Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. 137 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.83 g, 3h). Rome mint.

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Lot: 280. Estimated: $ 150

Selections from the Andrew McCabe Collection, Silver

Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. 137 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.83 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; capis to left, X (mark of value) below chin / She-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins (Remus and Romulus); to left, shepherd Faustulus standing right; in background, birds on fig tree. Crawford 235/1c; Sydenham 461a; Pompeia 1a; Type as RBW 972. Toned, a few light scratches, edge splits. VF.

From the Andrew McCabe Collection, purchased from Odysseus Numismatique.


Closing Date and Time: 18 December 2019 at 11:33:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.