L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus AR Denarius. Rome, 89 BC. Bearded head of the Sabine king Tatius to right; SABIN downwards behind, palm branch below chin / Tarpeia buried to waist in shields, thrusting off two soldiers about to cast their shields at her; star in crescent above, L•TITVRI in exergue. Crawford 344/2b; BMCRR Rome 2328; Sydenham 699; RSC Tituria 4. 3.99g, 18mm, 6h.
Near Mint State; beautiful old cabinet tone with hints of golden iridescence, a truly exceptional example of this desirable type.
From the Santana Collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XIX, 26 March 2020, lot 699 (sold for £3,400);
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XII, 6 January 2009, lot 477;
Ex Harlan J. Berk Ltd, Sale 112, 13 January 2000, lot 332.
Price realized | 1'500 GBP |
Starting price | 1'500 GBP |
Estimate | 2'500 GBP |