About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the mythical king Titus Tatius, bearded and facing right above a palm branch.
On the back (reverse), two warriors are shown carrying women in their arms.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Tatius
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Place
- Roman Empire (Artist's nationality:)
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Date
- 89 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: SABIN Reverse: (L TIT)VRI
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.808
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/141639/manifest.json