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Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Tatius

about 89 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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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