COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman republican coin, a copper As of L. Titurius Sabinus, dating to 89 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Laureate head of Janus. Reverse: Prow right, Victory with wreath before, L TITVRI L F above, SABINVS below. Mint of Rome. RRC 344/4. The coin is 28.1mm diameter, 3.5mm thick and 9.16g. The reverse is slightly dished and the edge is chipped.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Titurius Sabinus, L.
Denomination: As (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Janus
Reverse: Prow right, Victory with wreath before
Reverse legend: [L T]ITVRI L F above; [SABINVS] below
Dated: -89.0 to -89.0
Weight (g): 9.16
Diameter (mm): 28.1
Thickness (mm): 3.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Scotter
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-344.4a