Coin Depicting a She-Wolf Nursing Romulus and Remus
117-192
Roman; minted in Ilium, Troas (now Turkey)
Rome
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a she-wolf, facing left, nursing the twin brothers and legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. The back (reverse) shows Hector, the legendary warrior and prince of Troy who was ultimately killed by Achilles, advancing left and holding a spear and shield.
Bronze