RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus Volteius Marci filiusminted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus Volteius Marci filiusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Marcus Volteius, son of Marcus, in 78 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts Ceres, the corn goddess, holding a torch in each hand. She is in a vehicle called a biga pulled by two snakes. Behind her is a crab which is a mint control-mark. Below is the legend 'M.VOLTEI.M.F' referring to the moneyer. Later silver coins of the Roman Republic often had control-marks - letters or symbols which were probably used to record the number of dies supplied to the officials. This moneyer used a variety of symbols. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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