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Denarius Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus; CN•DO ROMA 189 BC - 180 BC
| Silver | 3.80 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 189 BC - 180 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#435363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CN•DO ROMA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and a representation of Roma, the personification of Rome, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Rome, as the Republic was transitioning from a system of rule by the aristocracy to one dominated by the plebeian class. The coin's design reflects this shift in power, as Ahenobarbus was a prominent plebeian politician who advocated for the rights of the common people.
