Description

Denarius. 55 BC, Rome. 7h
Obv. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right; trophy behind, P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR around.
Rev. Warrior on horseback galloping to right, thrusting spear downwards at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; another enemy warrior kneeling to right to lower left, Gallic helmet and shield to lower right, MN•FONT•TR•MIL (partially ligate) above.
Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; BMCRR Rome 3851; RSC Fonteia 17; RBW 1536.
Struck slightly off center on the obverse, minor area of weakness on the reverse, otherwise very fine.