Lot 187: Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. 137 BC. AR Denarius. Rome mint.

AUCTION: Sale 303

Description

Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. 137 BC. AR Denarius (19mm - 3.72 g). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; jug to left, X below chin / SEX POM FOSTLVS, She-wolf standing right, head left, suckling twins (Romulus and Remus); shepherd standing right behind, birds on fig tree in background; ROMA in exergue. Crawford 235/1a; Sydenham 461; Pompeia 1. Near VF, toned.

From the Ivar Gault Collection.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 187
Listing #: 181093
Closed: Friday, January 31, 2014 5:33:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: Ivar Gault

Sold Winning Bid: $285
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 187
Listing #: 181093
Closed: Friday, January 31, 2014 5:33:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: Ivar Gault