COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius, dating to 78 BC. Struck by the moneyer M Volteius in Rome in 78 BC (RRC 385/4).

Obverse: Helmeted bust right (helmet bound with laurel wreath), draped; behind, bottle-shaped control mark. Border of dots.

Reverse: M VOLTEI M F; Cybele, wearing turreted crown and veil, in biga of lions right, holding reins in left hand and patera in right hand; above, control mark 'C'; in exergue, inscription. Border of dots.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Volteius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust, right, draped; helmet bound with laurel wreath. Border of dots.
Reverse: Cybele, wearing turreted crown and veil, in biga of lions, right, holding reins in left hand and patera in right hand. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: M·VOLTEI·M·F
Dated: -78.0 to -78.0
Weight (g): 3.17
Diameter (mm): 17.77
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Braintree
County: Essex
Place known as: Near Braintree
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-385.4