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denarius, Roman Republic, 89 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 89 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0634

denarius, Roman Republic, 89 BCE

Date89 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.87 cm, 4 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the bearded head of King Tatius, looking right.  There is a palm branch before and SABIN is inscribed downwards behind.
Obverse Expanded
SABINUS
Obverse Legend
SABIN
Obverse Translated
Sabinus
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the rape of the Sabine women, and L TITURI is inscribed in exergue.
Reverse Expanded
LUCIUS TITURIUS
Reverse Legend
L TITURI
Reverse Translated
Lucius Titurius
BibliographyCrawford, 344.1b
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