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Exceptional Pompeius Fostlus
Lot # 271
Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X; behind, jug. Rev. SEX. PO[M] FOSTLVS. She-wolf suckling twins; behind, ficus Ruminalis; in left field, the shepherd Faustulus leaning on staff; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 235/1a; B. 1. AR. 3.97 g. 19.00 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, perfectly centred and complete. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF.