Pre-Long Beach Auction #80

M. Volteius M.f. Silver Denarius (4.19 g), 75 BC. Rome. Bust of youthful Bacchus or Liber right, wreathed with ivy. Reverse M VOLTEI M F in exergue, Ceres, holding torch in each hand, in biga of serpents right; in left field, bow and bow-case. Crawford 385/3; Sydenham 776; Volteia 3. NGC grade Mint State; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5.

This reverse of this coin refers to the ludi Cereales, one of the five principal agonistic festivals which were held annually at Rome.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.