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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Tatius

about 89 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

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.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium