381, Lot: 390. Estimate $100. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.53 g, 2h). 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. Near EF, areas of gold toning on obverse, traces of deposits, reverse struck off center.
From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.