Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 3058 Price realized: 320 CHF (Approx. 364 USD / 338 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.60 g, 12 h), Rome. [P•FONTEI]VS•P•F CAPITO•III•VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right, trophy behind his shoulders. Rev. MN•F[ONT•TR•MIL] Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield and is about to slay unarmed captive. Babelon (Fonteia) 17. Crawford 429/1. RBW 1536. Sydenham 900. Lustrous and sharp. The obverse struck off center, otherwise, virtually as struck. From the collection of the renowned Swiss architect Max Vogt (1925-2019), ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium FPL, May 1993, 15. Starting price: 75 CHF |