P. FONTEIUS P. F. CAPITO AR DENARIUS
Rome Mint 55 BC
Obverse: Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right; trophy behind, P FONTEIVS PF CAPITO III VIR around
Reverse: 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
References: Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; RSC Fonteia 17
Size: 19mm, 3.59g
Professional Numismatic Notes: Good-fine and toned. A scratch on reverse; otherwise more attractive than the photo suggests