Lot 3736
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.09 g), 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, Cr.429/1, Syd.900, RSC Fonteia 17). Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
60 obverse dies used for this coinage as calculated by Crawford.
- Estimate
- $320
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260