172, Lot: 154. Estimate $100. Sold for $165. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.29 g). Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; trophy behind / Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downwards 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. Good VF, toned, four small punch marks on obverse.
From The John A. Seeger Collection.