Numismatica Ars Classica
Spring Sale 2021 10 May 2021
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Sex. Pompeius. Denarius 137, AR 3.85 g. Helmeted head of Roma r.; below chin, X. In l. field, jug. Rev. SEX.PMO [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 –. Crawford 235/1b.
Old cabinet tone, a die break on obverse, otherwise very fine
Sex. Pompeius. Denarius 137, AR 3.85 g. Helmeted head of Roma r.; below chin, X. In l. field, jug. Rev. SEX.PMO [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 –. Crawford 235/1b.
Old cabinet tone, a die break on obverse, otherwise very fine