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Nomos 19

17 November 2019
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich
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Estimate: 1000 CHF
Hammer Price:  1100 CHF
Lot 236

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.86 g, 1 h), Rome. P • FONTEIVS • P • F • CAPITO • III • VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right, with trophy over his far shoulder. Rev. • FO • TR • MIL Cavalryman galloping to right, hurling spear at a warrior, kneeling to left below, about to attack a bound captive. Babelon (Fonteia) 1. Crawford 429/1. Sydenham 900. Attractively toned. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die. Extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection, ex Nomisma 58, 6 November 2018, 103.

The reverse of this coin commemorates the action of a certain Mn. Fonteius, who served in Gaul under the governor M. Fonteius (76-73 BC) and saved a captive ally from being killed by a Gaulish enemy.

Online bidding closes: 17 Nov 2019, 10:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 01:44:06 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1100 CHF

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