Denarius Fonteia: Publius Fonteius Capito, P•FONTEIVS•P•F CAPITO•III•VIR / MN•FONT•TR•MIL

€66,697.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year55 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#429/1, CRR#900, RSC#17, RCV I#392, RBW#1536
Obverse descriptionHelmeted and draped bust of Mars right, trophy over shoulder; around, moneyer mark. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP•FONTEIVS•P•F CAPITO•III•VIR
(Translation: Publius Fonteius Capito, son of Publius, [Monetary] Triumvirate)
Reverse descriptionHorseman galloping right, holding reins in left hand and with right hand thrusting spear downwards at warrior with Gallic helmet raising shield with left hand and attacking with sword in right hand a third warrior disarmed and kneeling right; at lower right, Gallic helmet and shield; above, inscription with MN and NT in monogram. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMN•FONT•TR•MIL
(Translation: Manius Fonteius, Military Tribune)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (-55)  - -
Catalog ID4022497460
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