Römische Republik, P. Fonteius P.F. Capito, Denar 55 v.Chr., ss-vz

Roman Republican Coins, P. Fonteius P.F. Capito, Denarius 55 BC, vf-xf

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P. Fonteius P.F. Capito 55 BC. Denarius 18 mm 55 BC Rome. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., holding trophy over shoulder P FONTEIVS P F CAPITO III VIR / MV FONT TR MIL Rider on horse advancing right and thrusting spear at warrior, who stands left and threatens unarmed right; on right, helmet and shield. Cr. 429/1a; very fine to extremely fine

The mintmaster was a persnal friend of Cicero. The rescue of the unarmed by a horseman is an allusion to the court rulings of Cicero to defend the accused

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Category 1	Roman Republican Coins
Ruler	P. Fonteius P.F. Capito
Reign	55 BC
Denomination	Denarius
Date	55 BC
Mint	Rome
Material	Silver
Condition	very fine to extremely fine
Catalogue	Cr. 429/1a
Catalogue 2	Syd. 900
Weight	3.70 g
Diameter	18 mm
Item Number	76678