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Denarius Volteia: Marcus Volteius; M•VOLTEI•M•F 78 BC
78 BC year| Silver | 4.03 g | 17 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 | 4.03 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tetrastyle temple of Jupiter Capitolinus with thunderbolt in pediment.
Moneyer mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M•VOLTEI•M•F
Unabridged legend: Marcus Volteius Marcus Filius
Translation: Marcus Volteius, son of Marcus
Comment
The gens Volteia was an uncertain family at Rome, only known from coins.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which was minted in 78 BC during the Roman Republic, features an image of Marcus Volteius, a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and an image of a bust of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the other. This coin was significant because it was minted during a time of political upheaval in Rome, and the image of Mars on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman military. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-78) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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