Lot 4689

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, 3.866 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 [Å‣200 EF], Cr.429/1, Syd.900, RSC Fonteia 17). Off centred reverse, toned, very fine and rare.

60 obverse dies used for this coinage as calculated by Crawford.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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