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denarius, Roman Republic, 55 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 55 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0111

denarius, Roman Republic, 55 BCE

Date55 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.71 cm, 3.86 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the bust of Mars, draped and helmeted, facing right, with a trophy over his shoulder.  P FONTEIUS P F CAPITO III VIR is inscribed around.
Obverse Expanded
PUBLIUS FONTEIUS CAPITO, PUBLII FILIUS, TRIUMVIR
Obverse Legend
P FONTEIUS P F CAPITO III VIR
Obverse Translated
Publius Fonteius Capito, son of Publius, triumvir (monetalis)
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds a horseman, facing right, with reins in his left hand and a spear in his right hand, which is being thrust at a warrior below, who is attacking an unarmed captive with a sword.  There is a helmet and shield on the right and MN F
Reverse Expanded
MANLIUS FONTEIUS, TRIBUNUS MILITUM
Reverse Legend
MN FONT TR MIL
Reverse Translated
Manlius Fonteius, triubune of soldiers.
BibliographyCrawford, 429.1a
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