COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Titurius Sabinus. Rome mint, c. 89 BC. Reverse type L.TITVRI in exergue; Rape of the Sabine Women. RRC  p. 352, no. 344/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Titurius Sabinus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: bearded head of King Tatius right
Obverse legend: SABIN
Reverse: Rape of the Sabine women
Reverse legend: L.TITVRI in exergue
Dated: -89.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.09
Diameter (mm): 20.21
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Gravesham
County: Kent
Region: South East
Place known as: Cobham
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-344.1b
Notes: 
The coin commemorates a legendary event when Romulus’ Romans stole Sabine women  to populate Rome.  In the end an agreement was made and King Tatius of the  Sabines ruled jointly with Romulus.  This comes from a large issue of coins –  294 obverse and 327 reverse dies recorded.