Lot 5221
Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.80 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.TITV[RI] in exergue, (S.252, Cr.344/2b, Syd.699, B.Tituria 4). Hairline flan crack, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
The reverse depicts the death of Tarpeia under the shields of the enemy Sabines after she had betrayed Rome and opened the city gates.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150