L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. 89 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.83 g, 7h). Rome mint. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 561
Lot: 553.
Closing Date: May 1 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Republican, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. 89 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.83 g, 7h). Rome mint. Bearded head right of the Sabine king, Tatius; palm frond below chin / Abduction of the Sabine women: two Roman soldiers, facing each other, each carrying off a Sabine woman in his arms. Crawford 344/1b; Sydenham 698a; Tituria 2; RBW –. Toned, light porosity, minor scratches. Near VF.

Allegedly occurring early in Rome’s history, the abduction of the Sabine women was an effort to provide wives to many of Romulus’ mostly male followers. After first unsuccessfully negotiating with the Sabines, Romulus then devised a festival which would be attended by many of Rome’s neighbors. At Romulus’ signal, the women were seized and the Sabine men were driven away, with the women ultimately being made citizens with civic and property rights, and the would-be mothers of free men.

Closing Date and Time: 1 May 2024 at 13:04:00 ET.

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