Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 100 29-30 May 2017
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Roman Republican Coinage
P. Fonteius P. f. Capito. Denarius 55, AR 3.70 g. P· – FONTEIVS·P·F – [CAPIT]O·III·VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., with trophy over shoulder. Rev. MN – FONT·TR·MIL Horseman 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.
Old cabinet tone, slightly off-centre, otherwise extremely fine