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Roman republic - denarius M. VOLTEIUS biga of serpents 78 BC (MA2383)
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- Model: denarius M. Volteius biga of serpents
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M. VOLTEIUS M.F. Denarius (78 BC). Rome.
Obv: Wreathed head of Bacchus (or Liber) right.
Rev: M VOLTEI M F.
Ceres, holding two torches, driving biga of serpents right. Control: serpent to left.
Crawford 385/3.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 3.84 g.
Diameter: 19 mm.
This reverse of this coin refers to the ludi Cereales, one of the five principal agonistic festivals which were held annually at Rome.