King Numa Pompilius leading a sacrifice
King Numa Pompilius leading a sacrifice

Silver Denarius of L. Pomponius Molo, minted at Rome, 97 B.C.
 
L POMPON MOLO; Laureate head of Apollo r.
NVMA POMPIL; Numa Pompilius holding lituus; before him, lighted altar to which victimarius leads goat.
 
Crawford 334/1; Sydenham 607; Babelon Pomponia 6
 
Picture credit: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG (Auction 54), 24.3.2010, lot 195

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