89BCE Silver Roman Republic Coin of TATIUS Palm TARPEIA Start Price USD 279.99 Current Price USD 279.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location Forest Hills, New York See more about '89BCE Silver Roman Republic Coin of TATIUS Palm TARPEIA' Description Certified Authentic Ancient Roman Republic Coin L. Titurius L. I. Sabinus    (click on image to enlarge i4948) Roman Republic - Silver Denarius  18mm (3.7 grams)  L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus moneyer Struck at the mint of Rome 89 B.C. Reference Tituria 4 Obverse:Head of tatius right, SABIN behind, palm before.       Reverse: Tarpeia, facing, buried to her waist in shields, with raised hands she tries to thrust off two soldiers whoa reaout to cast their shields at ther. L . TITURI in exergue. Tarpeia, a virgin of the period of Romulus's war with Tatius and the Sabines, was supposed to have sacrificed her country for her love of gold. She opened the gate, the price of her treason being the bracelets of gold which the Sabines wore around their rms. However, the enemy solders were so disgusted at her treachery that instead of giving her their gold bracelets they buried her in a pile of their shields that they threw at her.   Certificate of Authenticity guarantees this item authentic for a LIFETIME. Bid today and own a piece of history. Contact me directly at  (646) 246 - 6040 if you have any questions/requests. You may also e-mail me at Dmitry217@gmail.com. __________________________________________________________________________________   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ *** Shipping Rules * Shipping is available in the Continental United States for a flat rate of $7.  * Combined shipping is available. *Shipping Internationally is available for $10.  *For international buyers purchasing coins over $200, a $25 fee for signature confirmation is required for secure USPS Global Express international shipping. *** Place a Bid!