The Republicans. Cn. Domitius L.f. Ahenobarbus. 41-40 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.87 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in the region of the Adriatic or Ionian Sea.

CNG Feature Auction 117
Lot: 465. Estimated: $ 1 500

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 1 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Republicans. Cn. Domitius L.f. Ahenobarbus. 41-40 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.87 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in the region of the Adriatic or Ionian Sea. Bare head of Ahenobarbus right, wearing short beard / Prow right surmounted by a military trophy. Crawford 519/2; CRI 339; Sydenham 1177; Domitia 21; RBW 1803. Toned, areas of find patina, scratches, banker’s mark(or metal flaw) on the reverse. VF. Unusually fine style portrait for the issue.

From the Lampasas Collection. Ex B.G. Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 114, 13 May 2020), lot 667; Gorny & Mosch 219 (10 March 2014), lot 352; Elsen 86 (10 December 2005), lot 230.


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