COIN (ROMAN)

A silver republican denarius struck in Rome by M. Volteius in 78 BC. Depicts Bacchus or Liber on the obverse and Ceres in a biga on the reverse. Sear (2000) No. 314. Crawford 385/3.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Volteius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Bacchus or Liber, right, wearing ivy wreath
Reverse: Ceres in a biga drawn by two serpents. Control mark behind Ceres (not visible)
Reverse legend: (in exergue) [M. VO]LTEI.[M.F]
Dated: -78.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.8
Diameter (mm): 17.79
Thickness (mm): 1.81
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Headley
District: Mole Valley
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-385.3