Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 83 20 May 2015
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The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. Denarius 55, AR 3.72 g. P·FONTEIVS·P·F – CAPITO·III·VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., with trophy over shoulder. Rev. MN – FON[T·TR·MIL] Horseman r. thrusting spear at enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; in r. field, helmet and oval shield. Babelon Fonteia 17. Sydenham 900. RBW 1536. Crawford 429/1.
Light iridescent tone, areas of weakness, otherwise good extremely fine
Privately purchased from Spink & Son in December 1965.