COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman republican coin, a copper as dating to 89 BC (Reece Period 1), struck by the moneyer L. Titurius Sabinus. Obverse: Laureate head of Janus. Reverse: Prow right with SABIN[ ] below. Mint of Rome. The coin is 28mm diameter, 3.6mm thick and 11.82g. RRC p. 353, no. 344/4a.



Compare SF-5B9CEF, LON-3D39D8 and SWYOR-03390C.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Titurius Sabinus, L.
Denomination: As (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Janus, I above
Obverse legend: none
Reverse: Prow of a ship right
Reverse legend: [L.TIURI L.F. or similar], SABIN[ ]
Dated: -89.0 to -89.0
Weight (g): 11.82
Diameter (mm): 28.0
Thickness (mm): 3.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Cadney
District: North Lincolnshire
County: North Lincolnshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-344.4a
Notes: 
These coins were struck before Britain was part of the Roman Empire and are rarely found in the UK.