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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.
Collezione : Roman Republican Silver after 140 BC.