Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.95 g, 12 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing crested and winged helmet; behind, jug; to right, X (mark of value). Rev. SEX•PO FOSTLVS She-wolf standing right, head turned back to left, suckling Romulus and Remus; to left, shepherd Faustulus leaning right on staff; behind, ficus Ruminalis with one bird on trunk and two on upper branches; in exergue, ROMA. Babelon (Pompeia) 1. Crawford 235/1c. RBW 972. Sydenham 461a. Attractive light toning. Very light marks, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired from CGB in July 2002 (with collector's and original dealer's tickets).