Roman P Fonteius P.F. Capito Silver Denarius 55BC

Description

Denomination: Silver denarius

Period: Roman republic

Date: 55BC

Origin: Rome mint

Condition: Almost very fine

Obverse: [P FONTE]IVS P F CAPITO III VIR. helmeted and draped bust of Mars. right. with trophy over shoulder.

Reverse: MN FONT TR MIL (MN and NT in monogram). horseman galloping right about to spear a warrior below who is attacking a third disarmed combatant. Gallic helmet and shield to right 

Size and Weight: 18mm. 3.84g

References: Sear 392

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades inbetween

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible