M. Volteius M.f. AR denarius, 75 BC, 4.00gm, 18.0mm. Obv: Laureate
head of Apollo right. Rev: Tripod-lebes,
center leg entwined by serpent; S•C in left field, D•T in right field; M•VOLTEI•M•F
in exergue. Crawford 385/5; Sydenham 778
(R8); Volteia 5. aVF
M. Volteius issued five denarius types, referenced by
Crawford as 385/1 through 385/5, celebrating the five main Roman agonistic
festivals. This issue celebrates the
Ludi Apollonares, games in honor of Apollo, and is by far the rarest of the
five issues.