Watch List notes:

Sex. Pompeius Fostlus AR Denarius. Rome, 137 BC. Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind, jug; below chin, X. / SEX•PO FOSTLVS, below, ROMA, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling Romulus and Remus; behind, shepherd and birds in a fig tree. RSC Pompeia 1a. Crawford 235/1c; Sydenham 461a. 3.99g, 19mm, 3h.

Near Mint State. A beautiful example of this foundation myth type, quite scarce in such good condition.

Acquired from Bertolami Fine Arts Ltd, London;
Ex private British collection.