Lot 3764

Description

L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.00 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right, SABIN behind, palm before, rev. Tarpeia facing, buried to her waist in shields, with raised hands, trying to thrust off two soldiers casting their shields at her, star in crescent above, L.TITVRI in exergue, (S.252 [£65 VF], Cr.344/2b, Syd.699, B.Tituria 4). Weak in places, obverse scratches, otherwise good fine - nearly very fine and scarce.