Ancient - ROMAN REPUBLIC
AR Denarius ± 55 BC, P. FONTEIUS P.f. CAPITO Rome. Bust of Mars right, trophy behind P. FONTEIVS. P. F. CAPITO. III. VIR. Rev. M V. FON. TR. MIL. Soldier on horseback thrusting his spear at Gaulish enemy who is about to slay a third combatant who is unarmed; helmet and oval shield below on right.Cr. 429/1; Syd. 900; B. Fonteia 17. 4.05 g. Lustrous, light golden toning Extremely fine/Almost extremely fine