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                                Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 919. Closing Date: Jan 
                                10, 2005. P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR 
                                Denarius (3.96 gm, 10h). Rome mint. Estimate 
                                $300 Sold For $285 

                              P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (3.96 
                              gm, 10h). Rome mint. P. FONTEIVS. [P. F.] CAPTIO. 
                              III. VIR, helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; 
                              trophy behind / MN. FONT. TR. MIL, warrior on 
                              horseback galloping right, thrusting spear 
                              downwards at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who 
                              holds sword and shield; to lower left, another 
                              enemy warrior, wearing helmet, kneeling right; 
                              Gallic helmet and shield to lower right. Crawford 
                              429/1; Sydenham 900; Kestner 3473; BMCRR Rome 
                              3851; CNR Fonteia 27; Fonteia 17. EF, lightly 
                              toned, obverse struck slightly off center. ($300)

                              From the Claude Collection.








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