P. Fonteius P. f. Capito AR Denarius. Rome, 55 BC. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; trophy behind, P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR around / Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downwards at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, another enemy warrior, kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right, MN•FONT•TR•MIL above. Crawford 429/1; BMCRR Rome 3851-5; RSC Fonteia 17. 3.95g, 20mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone.
From the Dr. Nicholas Lowe Collection;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 40, 16 May 2007, lot 505.