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Sext. Pompeius Fostlus 137 BC. Denarius 19 mm 137 BC Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right, jug behind / ROMA SEX PO FOSTLVS She-wolf right, suckling Romulus and Remus; ficus Ruminalis behind, with one bird perching on trunk and two birds perching on upper branches; Faustulus to left. Cr. 235/1c; extremely fine
The gens Pompeia claimed descent from the shepherd Faustulus who found Romulus and Remus at the Palatine.
Additional Information
Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
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Ruler | Sext. Pompeius Fostlus |
Reign | 137 BC |
Denomination | Denarius |
Date | 137 BC |
Mint | Rome |
Material | Silver |
Condition | extremely fine |
Catalogue | Cr. 235/1c |
Catalogue 2 | Syd. 461a |
Weight | 3.87 g |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Item Number | 78176 |
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