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L. Titurius Sabinus 89 BC. Denarius 19 mm 89 BC Rome. Head of King Tatius right; before monogram, behind SABIN / L TITVRI Rape of the Sabine women. Cr. 344/1a; very fine to extremely fine
According to legend the Romans raped Sabine women to populate the newly built Rome. The resultant war ended only by the women throwing themselves and their children between the armies of their fathers and their husbands.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | L. Titurius Sabinus |
| Reign | 89 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 89 BC |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | very fine to extremely fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 344/1a |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 698a |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Item Number | 84548 |
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