Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. 137 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 11h). Rome mint.Electronic Auction 484 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. 137 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 11h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; capis to left, X (mark of value) below chin / She-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins (Remus and Romulus); to left, shepherd Faustulus standing right; in background, birds on fig tree. Crawford 235/1c; Sydenham 461a; Pompeia 1a; RBW 972. Toned, a few light marks and minor porosity. Good VF. Includes old collection ticket indicating that it is ex Ray Johnson Collection, purchased from Irv Caroll, 1965. |