

Roman Republic. Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. Denarius (Silver, 19.27 mm, 3.72 g). Rome. 137 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, jug; below chin, X. Rev. SEX P[O – FOSTLVS], She-wolf standing right, head turned left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; behind, the shepherd Faustulus standing right; in background, birds in a fig tree (ficus Ruminalis); in ex. ROMA. Crawford 235/1a-c. Sydenham 461. Babelon (Pompeia) 1. BMCRR Rome 926-7. RBW Coll. 972. Cabinet tone. Good Very Fine.