minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), 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 reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts two men wearing short tunics, each carrying a woman, a scene clearly to be interpreted as the Rape of the Sabine women. Below is the inscription 'L. TITVRI' referring to the moneyer.

The Rape of the Sabine women is a story found in Livy. The Romans, led by their founder Romulus, invited neighbouring tribes to a festival. When the signal was given, the young men carried off the native girls, leading to war with the Sabines.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-402-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15205
Date:	89 89 BC
Material:	Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; slight wear. Inscription: Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius to right; behind, SABIN, downwards; in front, AT monogram / Rev. Two male figures, each carrying a female figure (Rape of the Sabine women); in exergue, L .
Dimensions:	19.00 x 20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 12.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 344/1a Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	King Tatius L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus (Maker)
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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