Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 37 18 Nov 2020
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ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. 137 B.C. AR denarius. 3.95 gm. 19 mm. Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; capis to left, X (mark of value) to right / She-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins (Romulus and Remus); to left, shepherd Faustulus standing right; in background, birds on fig tree; FOSTLVS above, SEX•PO to right, [ROMA] in exergue. Crawford 235/1c. Sydenham 461a. RSC Pompeia 1a. RBW 972. Good Very Fine; lightly frosted tone with slight iridescence; broad and slightly ragged flan. Choice example, with reverse especially well centered.