Sex. Pompeius. Denarius circa 137, AR 19mm., 3.98g. Helmeted head of Roma r.; below chin, X. In l. field, jug. Rev. SEX.PO FOSTLVS She-wolf suckling twins; behind, ficus Ruminalis with one bird on trunk and two on upper branches; in l. field, the shepherd Faustulus leaning on staff. In exergue, ROMA. Babelon Pompeia 1. Sydenham 461. RBW 972. Crawford 235/1a or c.
Lovely old cabinet tone, Extremely Fine.
Privately purchased From De Falco 1956.