P. Fonteius P. f. Capito AR Denarius. Rome, 55 BC. P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR, helmeted and draped bust of Mars Tropaeophorus right, trophy over shoulder / MN•FONT•TR•MIL, Roman horseman thrusting his spear at a Gallic enemy who is about to slay an unarmed comrade. Crawford 429/1; RSC Fonteia 17. 3.89g, 19mm, 1h.
Near Extremely Fine, attractive deep old cabinet tone, hints of golden iridescence on the reverse.
From the Eucharius Collection.