P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.67 g, 5 h), Rome. P•FONTEIVS•CAPITO•III•VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right, trophy behind his shoulders. Rev. MN•FONT•TR•MIL Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield. Babelon (Fonteia) 17. Crawford 429/1. RBW 1536. Sydenham 900. Slightly rough, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.