448, Lot: 377. Estimate $150. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.97 g, 12h). 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. Attractive iridescent tone. Near EF.

Ex Coin Galleries (14 July 1999), lot 214.