M. Volteius M.f. 75 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.84 g, 5h). Rome mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 475. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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M. Volteius M.f. 75 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.84 g, 5h). Rome mint. Laureate, helmeted, and draped bust of Attis right; thyrsus to left / Cybele driving biga of lions right; Θ above. Crawford 385/4; Sydenham 777; Volteia 4; RBW –. Attractive slightly iridescent toning, faint hairlines, area of slight flatness on reverse. Good VF.

From the Bem Jamin Collection.

This reverse type is part of the "not horses" series of Roman coinage which depict something other than horses pulling a biga, triga or quadriga. With the exception of elephants, these are fictional depictions that never happened in real life. The series includes: elephants; stags; cupids; seahorses; centaurs; snakes; and lions. All are pulling bigas with the exception of the elephant issues which are usually quadrigas with a "Divus" reference. The series is quite collectible in VF grades and below but becomes a challenge above that level.


Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 12:38:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.