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356, Lot: 441. Estimate $100.
Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.63 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; trophy over shoulder / 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. VF, toned, slightly granular surfaces, a few banker’s marks, traces of deposits, struck slightly off center, “O” graffito on reverse.