RRC 429/1 P.FONTEIUS P.F CAPITO

Denomination: Denarius

Era: 55-54 BC

Metal:  AR

Obverse: Bust of Mars r. helmeted and draped with trophy over shoulder.  Around P FONTEVS.P.F CAPITO.III.VIR

Reverse:  Horseman r. holding reins in l. hand and with  r. hand thrusting with spear at warrior below.  Warrior is about to drive sword into unarmed captive. On r., helmet and shield; above MV FONT.TR.MIL

Mint: Rome

Weight: 3.74 g.

Reference: RRC 429/1;  BMCRR Rome 3851; Syd 900

Date Acquired:  January 13,  2024

Provenance:  Purchased from Edward Waddell at NYINC ;  Ex. NAC 2 Zurich 1990 lot 422;  Ex Bankhaus Aufhauser 12, Munich, 1996 lot 358

Rev. very slightly off center.  Mirror-like fields on reverse, excellent style from new dies on both sides. Really superb.

Colección : Roman Republican Silver after 140 BC.