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Roman Republic, P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, Denarius, 55 BC, bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, right, rev. horseman galloping right about to spear warrior below who is attacking an unarmed captive, Gaulish helmet and shield in field to right, mv font tr mil, 3.97g (Craw. 429; Sear 392). Fine (£40-50)

The reverse refers to an exploit of a member of the moneyer’s family, perhaps the military tribute, Manius Fonteius, in which he saved the life of a fellow soldier