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Denarius with head of Roma, struck under Sex. Pompeius
Roman
Republican Period
about 137 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 3.93 gm. Die Axis: 8
Credit Line
Storer Collection
Accession Number32.801
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsCalligraphy
DescriptionObverse: Head of Roma, helmeted, right.
Behind head, jug.
X (under chin)
Reverse: Wolf, right, suckling twins.
At left Faustulus the shepherd leaning on staff.
ROMA (in exergue) SEXPO[FOSTLVS] (around)
Behind head, jug.
X (under chin)
Reverse: Wolf, right, suckling twins.
At left Faustulus the shepherd leaning on staff.
ROMA (in exergue) SEXPO[FOSTLVS] (around)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Storer Collection; accessioned as Storer Collection, 1932