M. Volteius M.f. was one of the moneyers for he year 78 BC. He is not otherwise known.
Gens Volteia is known primarily from coins - the sole exception being an L. Volteius described by Cicero as propraetor in Siclily.
The coins of M. Volteius are always interesting - great designs, beautifully struck, and in a fine style.
Gens Volteia is known primarily from coins - the sole exception being an L. Volteius described by Cicero as propraetor in Siclily.
The coins of M. Volteius are always interesting - great designs, beautifully struck, and in a fine style.
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M. Volteius M.f.
Obverse: laureate head Jupiter right
Reverse: tetrastyle temple of Jupiter Capitolinus, thunderbolt in pediment, M·VOLTEI·M·F
Diameter:
19 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.1 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.1 g
Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus consecrated in 509 BC burnt down in 83 BC and new temple was consecrated 69 BC. It's not clear if this is actual shape of the old temple. Reverse should perhaps commemorate ludi Romani in Circus Maximus.
Crawford 385/1, SRCV I 312, Sydenham 774, RSC I Volteia 1
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M. Volteius M.f.
Obverse: head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin
Reverse: Erymanthian Boar right, M·VOLTEI·M·F
Diameter:
18 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.1 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.1 g
This issue commemorates ludi plebeii held in Circus Flaminius.
Crawford 385/2, SRCV I 313, Sydenham 775, RSC I Volteia 2
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M. Volteius M.f.
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Obverse: Laureate, helmeted and draped bust of Attis right; bow and quiver control-symbol behind
Reverse: Cybele seated in biga of lions right; O above, M VOLTEI M F in exergue
Diameter:
17 mm
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 3.89 g
Die Orientation: 6 H
Weight: 3.89 g
No notes for this coin
Crawford 385/4; RSC Volteia 4; Sear 315