Lot 3737

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

P. Fonteius P.F. Capito, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (4.98 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, scrape on obverse, good very fine and rare.

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously CNG Auction 88, lot 188.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$190

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