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Sext. Pompeius Fostlus 137 BC. Denarius 20 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; very fine to 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 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Sext. Pompeius Fostlus |
| Reign | 137 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 137 BC |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | very fine to extremely fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 235/1c |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 461a |
| Weight | 3.91 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Item Number | 90378 |
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