Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Republic Sextus Pompeius Fostlus
Bid
| Estimated price | 700 CHF |
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Description
Denarius. 137 BC, Rome. 4.01 g. 18.80 mm. 5h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind, jug; X below chin.
Rev. SEX•PO FOSTLVS, below, ROMA, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling Romulus and Remus; behind, shepherd and birds in a fig tree.
Crawford 235/1c; Sydenham 461a; RSC Pompeia 1a; RBW 972.
A exquisite specimen of this foundation myth type. Rare in this condition and exceptionally complete for the issue. Well centered and well struck, very lightly toned. EF.
Ex Lanz Auction 163, 2016, Lot 173.
Ex Lanz Auction 86, 1998, Lot 259.