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Contributor: Guy Clark.
Issuer: Gens FONTEIA. Publius Fonteius P. f. Capito, 55 BC. AR Denarius.
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Mars facing right with trophy on shoulder behind, P. FONTEIVS P. F. CAPITO III VIR starting in upper right and going downwards.
Reverse: Horseman riding right, holding reins in left hand, thrusting spear at enemy below with right, and about to drive a sword through unarmed captive, MN. FONT. TR. MIL going upwards from right.
Reference: Crawford 429/1; Babelon 17, Sydenham 900.
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