M. Volteius M.f, 78 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16 mm, 3.84 g, 7 h), Rome. Head of Liber to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. M•VOLTEI•M•F Ceres, veiled and holding two torches, standing in chariot right drawn by two coiling serpents; in field to left, peacock downward. Babelon (Volteia) 3. Crawford 385/3. RBW 1416 var. (differing control symbol). Sydenham 776. Lightly toned. Very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, acquired from Calicó.