P. Fonteius P.f. Capito and T. Didius. Denarius circa 55, AR 19mm., 3.75g. P·FONTEIVS·P·F – CAPITO·III·VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., with trophy over shoulder. Rev. MN – FONT·TR·MIL Horseman thrusting spear at enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; in r. field, helmet and oval shield. Babelon Fonteia 17. Sydenham 900. RBW 1536. Crawford 429/1.
Lovely old cabinet tone, Good Very Fine/About Extremely Fine.
From a European Collection.
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