The Treachery Of Tarpeia, Denarius - Coin Community Forum

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MetDet71 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1569 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 09:49 am Picked this little number up today, first one I have had regarding Tarpeia being squashed to her death by the Sabine's and thrown from (what became known as) the Tarpeian rock. AR Denarius, 3.73gr. 18mm. Obv. Head of King Tatius facing rgt., palm branch before. Rev. Tarpeia facing, shields about her, trying to ward off two soldiers who are about to cast their shields onto her. Star with crescent moon above 89BC. You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys..... Report this Post to the Staff

chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4966 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 10:15 am very cool MD, that's a sweet denarius. Report this Post to the Staff
MetDet71 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1569 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 10:31 am Thanks Chris, I knew the story but it's the first coin I have had relating to it You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys..... Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 10:45 am Very nice coin. Knowing the story makes it all the more interesting. Report this Post to the Staff
chuy1530 Pillar of the Community United States 513 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 12:44 pm The Sabinus coins have some excellent imagery. That's really cool. Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 2:15 pm I like that. Report this Post to the Staff
MetDet71 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1569 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 2:55 pm LOL PP, don't let your hubby hear you say that, unless it's an early Christmas present! You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys..... Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 3:29 pm Christmas and Birthday present is the JC elephant. But that IS a nice coin..... I'm plotting..... Report this Post to the Staff
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