Caption

Denarius, Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus (fl. 118–96 BC), publisher; 116–115 BC, Roman Republic. Silver coin, diameter 20.2 mm, weight 3.08 g, axis 45°. Obverse: Head of Roma in helmet right; ROMA before; sign of value X behind; pearl border. Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga right, holding thunderbolt in left and twig in right; CN.DOM under the line; pearl border. Subjects: Jupiter (mythology), Roma (mythology), quadriga, horses, helmets, thunderbolt, twigs, punches.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_042

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Rights managed

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21.2Mb (1.8Mb) / 9.1in x 9.1in / 2719 x 2719 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Cn Domitius Ahenobarbus fl 118–96 Bc publisher 116–115 Bc Roman Republic Silver coin diameter 20.2 mm weight 3.08 g axis 45° Obverse Head Roma helmet right sign value X pearl border Reverse Jupiter quadriga right holding thunderbolt left twig right CN.DOM under line Subjects mythology quadriga horses helmets thunderbolt twigs punches circular worn metallic object raised relief depicting stylized animal figure grouping vertical diagonal textured marks object patina surface scratches areas lighter darker silver-gray tones small patches brownish discoloration.