Romulus and Remus suckled by the she-wolf
Romulus and Remus suckled by the she-wolf

Silver didrachm, Rome, 270 - 265 B.C.
 
no legend; Diademed head right of young Hercules, with long sideburn; club and lion's skin over right shoulder
ROMANO; She-wolf standing right, head looking back, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus
 
Crawford 20/1;  Sydenham 6;  RCV 24;  RSC 8
 
Picture credit: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. (Auction 72), 3.2.2013, lot 4115

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