RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Volteius Marci filiusminted in Rome
Coin (obverse), 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 obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Jupiter, the father of the gods. The coin is worn and pitted, with a small crack. Each obverse and reverse die used for the Roman Republican coinage appears to have been individually made. The metal on the die was probably hammered out, then engraved. The dies were struck onto coin blanks which were made in open moulds. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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