P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.97 g, 7h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder / Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, a second enemy warrior kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right. Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Fonteia 17; RBW 1536. EF, attractive iridescent tone.
From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection.