

Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, jug; below chin, X. Rev. She-wolf suckling twins; behind, ficus Ruminalis; on left, the shepherd Faustulus leaning on staff; around SEX·PO[M FOSTLVS]; in exergue, [ROMA]. Cr. 235/1; B. (Pompeia) 1. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Graffiti on obverse, otherwise. good VF/VF.