Description
Collection Number:
WC 1089
Object Number:
Dates:
55 BC - 55 BC
Denomination:
Denarius
Dimensions:
19.36mm
Weight:
3.93g
Authority:
Roman Republic
Mint:
Roma
Rome
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