Lot 3651

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Sex. Pompeius Fostulus, (137 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.84 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X under chin, jug behind, rev. wolf to right suckling twins, ROMA below, SEX PO [FESTVLVS] around, (S.112, Cr.235/1a, Syd.461, RSC Pompeia 1). Toned, good very fine or better and scarce.

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously CNG March 1996, lot 1342 (part).

Estimate
$220
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$320

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