P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.05 g, 1h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; trophy over shoulder / Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, another enemy warrior, kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right. Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Fonteia 17; RBW 1536. Deep and colorful iridescent toning, banker’s mark on obverse, collector’s inventory number 501 in red in the margin on reverse. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
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