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

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  Coin Type: Crawford 344/2c
  Coin, denarius
  
• 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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