COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn 1st-century BC silver Roman Republican denarius, 'M·VOLTEI·M·F', struck by the moneyer M Volteius at Rome in 78 BC (RRC 385/4).

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Volteius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust right (helmet bound with laurel wreath), draped; behind, bottle-shaped control mark. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: 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.
Reverse legend: [M·VO]LTEI·M·F
Dated: -78.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.43
Thickness (mm): 1.95
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Itchen Valley
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-385.4