Lot 3551
Sale 73 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, 4.082 grams), obv. Mars helmeted draped bust to right, trophy behind, P. FONTEIVS. P.F. CAPITO III. VIR around, rev. warrior on horseback thrusting spear at Gaul, slaying a third soldier, MN. FONT. TR. MIL, around above, (S.392 [£200 EF], Cr.429/1, Syd.900, B.Fonteia 17). Good very fine and rare.
With US Dealer's ticket. 60 obverse dies used for this coinage as calculated by Crawford.
- Estimate
- $350
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $250