Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.86 g, 1 h), Rome. Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind, jug; below chin, X. Rev. SEX PO FOSTLVS / ROMA She-wolf standing right, head left, suckling Romulus and Remus; behind, the shepherd Faustulus standing to right; in background, birds in a fig tree. Babelon (Pompeia) 1a. Crawford 235/1c. Sydenham 461a. Attractive old collection toning. Good very fine.
From the stock of an old Swiss dealer assembled mainly in the 1960s-1970s.
Price realized | 300 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |