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Denarius with bust of Mars, struck under P. Fonteius Capito
Roman
Republican Period
about 55 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18.5 mm. Weight: 3.96 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Storer Collection
Accession Number32.769
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Mars, right; behind, trophy.
[PFONTEIVSPF]CAPITOIIIVIR (around)
Reverse: Warrior galloping to right, spearing enemy in Gaulish helmet who is about to slay third combatant; below right, crested helmet and oval shield.
M[V] FON[T]TRMIL (above)
[PFONTEIVSPF]CAPITOIIIVIR (around)
Reverse: Warrior galloping to right, spearing enemy in Gaulish helmet who is about to slay third combatant; below right, crested helmet and oval shield.
M[V] FON[T]TRMIL (above)