Watch List notes:

M. Volteius M.f, 78 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.84 g, 12 h), Rome. Laureate, helmeted, and draped male bust to right; behind, uncertain control. Rev. M•VOLTEI•M•F Cybele driving biga of lions to right; above, M. Babelon (Volteia) 4. Crawford 385/4. RBW 1417 var. (differing control mark on the reverse). Sydenham 777. Beautifully toned. Good very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex CGB 52, 9 February 2012 (with original ticket) and from the collection of D.J., Poinsignon 43, May 1998, 816.