Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Roman Republican Coinage, Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius, c. 137, helmeted head of Roma right, jug behind, X below chin, rev. sex po f[ostlvs], she-wolf standing right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus, shepherd Faustulus to left; behind, birds on fig tree, 3.64g (Craw. 235/1c; BMCRR 927-8; RSC Pompeia 1a). Banker’s marks on obverse, otherwise very fine, toned £60-£80