Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 2827 Price realized: 240 CHF (Approx. 273 USD / 253 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.88 g, 12 h), Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, capis; below chin, [X] (mark of value). Rev. SE[X•POM•]FOSTLVS / ROMA She-wolf standing right, head to left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; to left, the shepherd Faustulus standing right; in background, birds on fig tree. Babelon (Pompeia) 1a. Crawford 235/1c. RBW 972. Sydenham 461a. Lightly toned and with a sharp and attractive reverse. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise, about extremely fine. Starting price: 50 CHF |