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- Roman Republican Coins, L. Titurius Sabinus, Denarius 89 BC, nearly xf
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L. Titurius Sabinus 89 BC. Denarius 19 mm 89 BC Rome. Head of Tatius right SABIN A PV / L TITVRI Killing of Tarpeia. Cr. 344/2c; nearly extremely fine
splendid toning
Legend has it that Tarpeia provided the Sabines entry to the Capitol during their besiege of Rome. In return for her betrayal she was promised what the Sabines bore on their left arms. In return for her betrayal she was promised what the Sabines bore on their arms. Instead of being rewarded with jewellery, she was crushed to death by their shields
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | L. Titurius Sabinus |
| Reign | 89 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 89 BC |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | nearly extremely fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 344/2c |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 699a |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Item Number | 82608 |
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