Roman Republican Coinage, Publius Fonteius Publii Filius Capito, Denarii (2), 55 BC, p fonteivs p f capito vir around draped and helmeted bust of Mars, trophy behind, rev. mn [–] around warrior on horseback right, thrusting spear downwards at enemy in Gallic helmet, behind which is a sword and shield, about to slay an unarmed enemy, 3.64g/3h, 3.44g/3h (Ghey 245.1-2, these coins; Craw. 429/1; BMCRR 3851-5; RSC Fonteia 17) [2]. First example fine, second fair £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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SF 550 and 69