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LOT 3578
P. Fonteius P. f. Capito AR Denarius. 55 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right; trophy behind, P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR around / Warrior on horseback galloping to right, thrusting spear downwards at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, another enemy warrior, kneeling to right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right, ꟿ•FONT(NT ligate)•TR•MIL above. Crawford 429/1; BMCRR Rome 3851-5; RSC Fonteia 17. Near Extremely Fine. Well-struck and detailed example with attractive old cabinet tone.(4.15gr, 18mm, 2h.).
Provenance
From the stock of Joël Creusy (Lyon) in 1998.
Ex cgb.fr, Mail Bid Sale 59, 19 June 2013, lot 298.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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