Roman rape of the Sabines

L. Titurius Sabinus, 89 B.C.

AR Denarius, 3.92g. 19mm. SABIN. Head of King Tatius to right; monogram in front. Rev. L TITVURI in exergue. The Rape of the Sabines: two Roman soldiers abducting Sabine women;  CR 344/1a. Sydenham 698.  Lovely old toning with amber and purple highlights; superb obverse style and struck in high relief.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Peus, Frankfurt, Auction 410, 2013, lot 242.

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about Extremely Fine/good Very Fine $1,750.