© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
Denarius Fonteia: Publius Fonteius Capito; P•FONTEIVS•P•F CAPITO•III•VIR / MN•FONT•TR•MIL 55 BC
55 BC year| Silver | 4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 55 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Horseman galloping right, holding reins in left hand and with right hand thrusting spear downwards at warrior with Gallic helmet raising shield with left hand and attacking with sword in right hand a third warrior disarmed and kneeling right; at lower right, Gallic helmet and shield; above, inscription with MN and NT in monogram.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MN•FONT•TR•MIL
Unabridged legend: Manius Fonteius Tribunus Militum
Translation: Manius Fonteius, Military Tribune
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Fonteia was a plebeian family at Rome first mentioned toward the end of the third century BC. The first of the Fonteii to obtain the consulship was Gaius Fonteius Capito, consul suffectus in 33 BC.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Publius Fonteius Capito on one side and a military trophy on the other. This coin was minted during a time of political and social upheaval in Rome, and its design reflects the tumultuous period in which it was created. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its rarity and historical significance.
