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Lot # 237
Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X; behind, jug. Rev. SEX. POM 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. 3.98 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, perfectly centred, brilliant and lightly toned. EF/About EF.