Rare Republican denarius.
Very well preserved specimen.
Roman Republic
P. Fonteius P. f. Capito (55 BC), Denarius 55 BC, Rome mint
Obverse: bust of young Mars in helmet to right, banker's mark
P • FONTEIVS • P • F • CAPITO • III • VIR
Reverse: Cavalryman galloping to right, hurling spear at a warrior, kneeling to left below, about to attack a bound captive
• FO • TR • MIL
Diameter 19 mm, weight 4.00 g
