RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus Volteius Marci filius< 1 of 1 > Back minted 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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