Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 4650 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $150
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SOLD $100
M. VOLTEIUS M.F., (c.78 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.79 g), obv. bust of Attis or young Corybas to right, wearing laureate helmet, symbol behind, rev. Cybele seated in chariot to right drawn by two lions, letters M**Q* above, M.VOLTEI. M.[F.] in exergue, (S.315, Cr.385/4, Syd.777, RSC. Volteia 4). Even grey patina, nearly very fine and rare.
Mommsen notes that this coin was struck in reference to the Ludi Megalenses in honour of the goddess Cybele.
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