minted in Rome

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Titurius Lucii filius Sabinus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Titurius Sabinus, son of Lucius, in 89 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts the bearded head of King Tatius, the king of the Sabines. Behind is the inscription 'SABIN', alluding to the portrait and the moneyer. In front are the letters 'A.PV', short of 'argentum publicum' (silver of the State).

Since all Roman coins were struck from silver owned by the State, the reason for marking this issue and those of seven other moneyers in the early 1st century BC is unclear. In some cases, it may represent silver obtained in special circumstances.

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Online ID:	000-100-065-642-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15210
Date:	89 89 BC
Material:	Silver; obverse very slightly off-centre; obverse fairly worn; reverse moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius to right; behind, SABIN, downwards; in front, A . PV, downwards; branch below chin / Rev. Two soldiers, holding shields, a
Dimensions:	19.00 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 5.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 344/2c Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	King Tatius L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus (Maker) Tarpeia
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, minted by L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus, 89 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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