Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Web Auction 92 - Greek, Roman, Byzantine Coins and Numismatic Literature II part - Greek, Roman, Byzantine Coins
Saturday 3 October 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +00:00)
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, Denarius, Rome, 55 BC. AR (g 3,96; mm 20; h 7). Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r.; trophy behind; P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR around, Rv. Warrior on horseback galloping r., thrusting spear downwards at
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, Denarius, Rome, 55 BC. AR (g 3,96; mm 20; h 7). Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r.; trophy behind; P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR around, Rv. Warrior on horseback galloping r., thrusting spear downwards at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower l., another enemy warrior, kneeling r.; Gallic helmet and shield to lower r.; (MN)•FO(NT)•TR•MIL. Crawford 429/1; Fonteia 17; Sydenham 900. Very fine - good very fine