Watch List notes:

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 4.21 g, 6 h), Rome. P • FONTEIVS • P • F • CAPITO • III • VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right, with trophy over his far shoulder. Rev. (MN) • FO(NT) • TR • MIL Cavalryman galloping to right, hurling spear at a warrior, kneeling to left below, about to attack a bound captive. Babelon (Fonteia) 1. Crawford 429/1. RBW 1536. Sydenham 900. Attractive toning. Good very fine.

From an American collection, ex Coin Galleries, 10 November 1992, 588 .

The reverse of this coin commemorates the action of a certain Mn. Fonteius, who served in Gaul under the governor M. Fonteius (76-73 BC) and saved a captive ally from being killed by a Gaulish enemy.