Watch List notes:

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, with trophy over shoulder / MN•FONT•TR•MIL, Roman horseman right, thrusting his spear at a Gallic enemy who is about to slay an unarmed comrade below. Crawford 429/1; RSC Fonteia 17. 3.97g, 17mm, 8h.

Near Mint State; vivid iridescent tone over lustrous metal.

Ex Jonathan P. Rosen Collection.