Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Tatius

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Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

about 89 BCE

Roman

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.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist: Ancient Roman
Title: Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Tatius
Origin: Roman Empire
Date: 89 BCE
Medium: Silver
Inscriptions: Obverse: SABIN Reverse: (L TIT)VRI
Dimensions: DIam. 1.9 cm; 3.92 g
Credit Line: Gift of William F. Dunham
Reference Number: 1920.808
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William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.

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