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Electronic Auction 491

Lot nuber 325

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.51 g, 3h). Rome mint.


Electronic Auction 491
Lot: 325.
 Estimated: $ 100

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.51 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; trophy over shoulder / Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, another enemy warrior, kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right. Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Fonteia 17; RBW 1536. Toned with some iridescence, some light scratches and marks, struck slightly off center. VF. With an early 20th century Dutch collector’s ticket, indicating it was purchased from Reed & Co., London, 1905.

From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 409 (8 November 2017), lot 527; UBS 45 (15 September 1998), lot 641.


Closing Date and Time: 5 May 2021 at 11:48:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.