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. 4.20g, 19mm, 4h.
Near Mint State; beautiful light cabinet tone.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 25,25 June 2003, lot 311;
Ex Münz-Zentrum Köln, Auction 72, 2 December 1991, lot 1230.