COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius issued by L. Titurius Sabinus in 89 BC (Reece period 1). L TITVRI reverse type depicting the Rape of the Sabine women. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 352, no. 344/1b.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Titurius Sabinus, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bearded head of King Tatius right; before, a branch;
Obverse legend: SABIN
Reverse: Rape of the Sabine women
Reverse legend: [...]
Dated: -89.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.48
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Piercebridge
District: Darlington
County: Darlington
Region: North East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-344.1b