Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (3.67g, 18mm). Rome mint. Crawford 429/1

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Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (3.67g, 18mm). Rome mint. Obv.: P•FONTEIVS[•P•F•]CA[PITO•III•VIR], helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right, trophy behind his shoulders. Rev.: MN•FO(NT)•TR•MIL, warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield and is about to slay unarmed captive. Babelon (Fonteia) 17; Crawford 429/1; RBW 1536; Sydenham 900. VF.