Outstanding Pompeius Fostlus


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. 3.97 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, well centred and lustrous. Insignificant edge mark at 9 o'clock of obverse, otherwise virtually as struck. Good EF/About FDC.