Description
Collection Number: WC 1089
Object Number:
Dates: 55 BC - 55 BC
Denomination: Denarius
Dimensions: 19.36mm
Weight: 3.93g
Authority: Roman Republic
Languages: Latin
Obverse Type: P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR; Bust of Mars right, helmeted and draped, with trophy over shoulder; around, inscription. Border of dots.
RRC: Bust of Mars right, helmeted and draped, with trophy over shoulder; around, P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR. Border of dots.
Obverse Legend:
P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR
Obverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Obverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment: Legend starts @ 1 o'clock
Reverse Type: MN·FONT·TR·MIL; Horseman right, holding reins in left hand and with right hand thrusting with spear at warrior below (warrior is about to drive sword through unarmed captive); on right, helmet and shield . Border of dots.
RRC: Horseman right, holding reins in left hand and with right hand thrusting with spear at warrior below - warrior is about to drive sword through unarmed captive; on right, helmet and shield; above MN·FONT·TR·MIL. Border of dots.
Reverse Legend:
MN·FONT·TR·MIL
Reverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Reverse Inscription Comments: N/A
Bibliography
CRRO: http://numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-429.1
Wulfing II p. 29 n. 607, Plate 21
RRC p. 453 n. 429/1, Plate LII
CRR 900