Bertolami Fine Art
Auction 67 11 Jul 2019
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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, Denarius, Rome, 55 BC
AR (g 3,91; mm 20; h 12)
Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., with trophy over shoulder; around, P FONTEIVS P F CAPITO III VIR, Rv. Horseman r., thrusting spear at enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; in r. field, helmet and shield; above, MN FONT TR MIL. Crawford 429/1; Fonteia 17; Sydenham 900.
Cabinet tone with iridescent sparkles, extremely fine - good extremely fine.
AR (g 3,91; mm 20; h 12)
Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., with trophy over shoulder; around, P FONTEIVS P F CAPITO III VIR, Rv. Horseman r., thrusting spear at enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; in r. field, helmet and shield; above, MN FONT TR MIL. Crawford 429/1; Fonteia 17; Sydenham 900.
Cabinet tone with iridescent sparkles, extremely fine - good extremely fine.