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; BMCRR Rome 927; RSC Pompeia 1a. 3.81g, 20mm, 3h.
Mint State; exceptionally complete for the issue, beautiful old cabinet tone.
Acquired from Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG.