Rome - The Republic
| Moneyer: | P. Fonteius P.f. Capito |
| Held Office: | 55 BC |
| Denomination: | AR Denarius |
| Mint: | Rome |
| Obverse: | Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, trophy over shoulder. "P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR" |
| Reverse: | Horseman galloping right, about to spear Gaulish warrior below (who is holding up oval shield) who is attacking a third, disarmed combatant. "MN• - FONT•TR - MIL" ("MN" and "NT" in monogram). |
| Reference: | RCVM 392, RSC Fonteia 17, RRC 429/1 |
| Weight: | 4.1 gms |
| Diameter: | 18.8 mm |
P. Fonteius P.f. CapitoThis type records the exploits of Mn. Fonteius who was governor of Narbonese Gaul, 76-73 BC. |
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