1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LXII (26-27 Oct. 2024)
  3. The Roman Republic
Lotto 340:
P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR·CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. Rev. Villa Publica; on left, T·DIDI; on right, VIL·PVB; below, IMP. Cr. 429/2a; B. (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; RRSC D 221.2a. AR. 3.94 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and choice. Great metal. Brilliant, with underlying luster. Light scratch on reverse. About EF/EF. The Villa Publica depicted on the reverse of this denarius was the place where the victorious commanders were stationed awaiting the triumph, given that access to the city pomerium was forbidden to them as they were at the head of an armed army. After the fire of 80 AD, Domitian had the Porticus Divorum built there.
Base d'asta € 400
Prezzo realizzato € 1000