Auction Catalogue

20 June 2008

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient Coins, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 983

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20 June 2008

Hammer Price:
£40

Roman Republic, L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus, Denarius, c. 89, Rome, bare-headed, bearded bust of King Tatius right, palm-branch below chin, rev. Tarpeia facing, buried to her waist in shields, with raised hands she tries to thrust off two soldiers who are about to cast their shields at her, 3.81g/7h (Craw. 344/2c; Sydenham 699a; Tituria 5). Very fine (£40-60)