Lot 4650

Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)

Description

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.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$100

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