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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius Tituria: Lucius Titurius Sabinus; SABIN / L•TITVRI 89 BC
89 BC year| Silver | 4.14 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 89 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Tarpeia facing, buried to waist in shields, raising both hands trying to ward off two soldiers on either side about to cast their shields on her; above, star on crescent moon.
Part of moneyer mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•TITVRI
Translation: Lucius Titurius
Comment
The gens Tituria was of uncertain order (plebeian or patrician) and did appear to be of low importance.
Tarpeia would have given the city of Rome to the Sabine people following the abduction of the Sabines women by Romulus and his men. By order of King Tatius, she was killed by the Sabines soldiers, who crushed her under their shields.
RRC 344/2a - SABIN T͡A
@Münzkabinett Berlin
RRC 344/2c; CRR 699a - SABIN A·PV
@British Museum
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of a jug on the reverse side, which is an interesting fact about this coin. The jug is believed to represent the Roman goddess of plenty, Abundantia, and symbolizes the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Republic during that time.
