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Exceptional Fonteius Capito
Lot # 456
P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder. Rev. MN·FONT·TR·MIL (MN ligate). Warrior on horseback thrusting his spear at Gaulish enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; on right, helmet and oval shield. Cr. 429/1; B. (Fonteia) 17; RRSC D 221.1. AR. 4.01 g. 17.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC.