Crawford 261/1, Roman Republic, Cn. Domitius (Calvinus or Ahenobarbus), Denarius

Roman Republic (Rome mint 128 BC.), Cn. Domitius (Calvinus or Ahenobarbus).
AR Denarius (3.92 g, 18-19 mm).
Obv.: Head of Roma with winged helmet r., behind, corn ear; mark of value monogram XVI ( = 16 as ) under chin.
Rev.: ROMA / CN. DOM , Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, man fighting lion with spear.
Crawford 261/1 ; Syd. 514 ; B. Domitia 14.

This coin may refer to the traditional presents of a Roman aedil to the people: Games (man fighting the lion) and bread (corn ear on obv.).