COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman republican denarius of L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, dating to the year 89 BC (Reece Period 1). Reverse type depicting two Roman soldiers, each carrying a woman. Mint of Rome. 



The coin has been chipped at 8 o'clock on the obverse. The die has been struck slightly off flan on both faces thus obscuring some of the legend. Comparable examples can be seen at SF-C99F2D and FAPJW-1D45E5. 



Overall dimensions: 19.53mm in diameter, 1.86mm in thickness and 3.47g in weight.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bearded head of King Tatius right.
Obverse legend: SABIN
Reverse: Two Roman soldiers, each carrying a woman.
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -89.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.47
Diameter (mm): 19.53
Thickness (mm): 1.86
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Compton
District: Chichester
County: West Sussex
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector