P. Fonteius P. f. Capito AR Denarius. Rome, 55 BC. 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, MN•FONT•TR•MIL above. Crawford 429/1; BMCRR Rome 3851-5; RSC Fonteia 17. 3.93g, 20mm, 3h.

Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone with striking blue and gold iridescence.

Ex Andrew McCabe Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 86, 8 July 2021, lot 798, collector's ticket included;
Ex Dr. Nicholas Lowe Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 921;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 40, 16 May 2007, lot 505.