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Denarius Volteia: Marcus Volteius; M•VOLTEI•M•F 78 BC
78 BC year| Silver | 4.11 g | 19 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 |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cybele, wearing turreted crown and veil, seated in biga of lions right, holding reins in left hand and patera in right hand; above, greek control-letter or numeral.
Moneyer mark in exergue.
Border of dots.
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 a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a triumphant Roman general riding a chariot, which symbolizes the Roman Republic's military prowess and victory.
