Watch List notes:

M. Volteius M.f, 78 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.77 g, 9 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. M•VOLTEI•M[•F] Tripod with serpent coiled around central leg; across field, S•C - D•T. Babelon (Volteia) 5. Crawford 385/5. RBW 1418. Sydenham 778. Very rare. Numerous minor marks and tiny scratches and with two test cuts on the edge, otherwise, good fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 276, 21 March 2012, 337 (with original ticket).