COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius struck in 137 BC by the moneyer Sextus Pompeius (Reece period 1), FOSTLVS; SEX POM; ROMA reverse type depicting she-wolf, right, suckling twins; behind, tree (ficus Ruminalis), with one bird perching on trunk [and two birds perching on upper branches]; on left, Faustulus, identified by inscription; on right, inscription; in exergue, inscription. Mint of Rome.

Reference: RRC 235/1

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Pompeius, Sextus
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, behind, jug; before X.
Reverse: She-wolf, right, suckling twins; behind, tree (ficus Ruminalis), with one bird perching on trunk [and two birds perching on upper branches]; on left, Faustulus, identified by inscription; on right, inscription; in exergue, inscription.
Reverse legend: [FO]STLVS S[EX] P[OM] ROM[A]
Dated: -137.0 to -137.0
Weight (g): 3.64
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Wonston
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-235.1a