P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.76 g, 12h). Rome mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 1
Lot: 764. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.76 g, 12h). 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. Iridescent toning, a few tiny scratches, minor flan flaw on reverse. Good VF.

Ex Todd Hansen Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 477, 23 September 2020), lot 392 (professionally conserved since); F. Martin Post Collection (Freeman & Sear MBS 13, 25 August 2006), lot 347.


Closing Date and Time: 25 January 2023 at 14:14:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.