ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Anonymous. 115-114 B.C. AR denarius. 3.92 gm. 20 mm. Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind, ROMA below / Roma seated right on pile of shields, holding spear; birds in flight to upper left and right; to lower right, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. Crawford 287/1. Sydenham 530. RSC 176. Good Very Fine; minty surfaces; fine example struck on good metal.

The Zabel Collection.

A difficult issue to find in good condition, this iconic reverse portrays Roma watching over the twins Romulus and Remus as they are suckled by the she-wolf, preparing for the day that Rome will be built.