Lot 3737
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, (4.98 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