COIN (ROMAN)

A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer M. Voltei M.f., dating to the period 78 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Ceres in a biga of snakes holding torch in each hand, in exergue [M.VOLT]EI.M[.F]. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 339, no. 385/3.



Diameter: 17.5 mm

Thickness: 1.8 mm

Weight: 3.0 g



Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Volteius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Head of Liber right wearing ivy wreath
Reverse: Ceres in a biga of snakes holding torch in each hand, in exergue [M.VOLT]EI.M[.F]
Reverse legend: [M.VOLT]EI.M[.F]
Dated: -78.0 to -78.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 17.5
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Cotham
District: Newark and Sherwood
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-385.3