Domitian. AD 81-96. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.58 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue. Rome mint. Struck 14 September-31 December AD 88. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 766. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Domitian. AD 81-96. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.58 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue. Rome mint. Struck 14 September-31 December AD 88. Laureate head right / Herald, wearing feathered cap, advancing left, holding wand and round shield. RIC II.1 596; RSC 76/77. Attractive old collection toning. EF.

Ex Patrick A. Doheny Collection (Sotheby’s, 20 June 1979), lot 211; Manuel Vidal Quadras y Ramón Collection (Part 2, Bourgey, 16 December 1913), lot 180.

Honoring the original system for the celebration of the games, Domitian held the Ludi Saeculares in October AD 88, coming close to the traditional 110-year standard.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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