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Lot # 345
Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X; behind, jug. Rev. SEX. PO FOSTLVS. She-wolf suckling twins; behind, ficus Ruminalis; in left field, the shepherd Faustulus leaning on staff; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 235/1c; B. 1. AR. 3.94 g. 20.50 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A very attractive example, reverse unusually complete, lovely iridescent tone. Good VF.