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Denarius Volteia: Marcus Volteius; M•VOLTEI•M•F 78 BC
78 BC year| Silver (.900) | 3.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 78 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#60864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Erymathian Boar right.
Moneyer mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M•VOLTEI•M•F
Unabridged legend: Marcus Volteius Marcus Filius
Translation: Marcus Volteius, son of Marcus
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Volteia was an uncertain family at Rome, only known from coins.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of Marcus Volteius, a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and an image of a bull on the other. This coin was minted during a time of political and social upheaval in Rome, and the image of the bull was likely chosen to symbolize strength and stability. Despite being over 2,000 years old, this coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
