Sex. Pompeius Fostlus AR Denarius. Rome, 137 BC. Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind, jug; X below chin / SEX•PO FOSTLVS, below, ROMA, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling Romulus and Remus; behind, shepherd and birds in a fig tree. Crawford 235/1c; Sydenham 461a; RSC Pompeia 1a. 3.94g, 18mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; pleasant old cabinet tone.
From a private South American collection.