Roman Republic Volteius ATTIS CYBELE LION CHARIOT 78BC Ancient Silver Coin Rare

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Authentic Ancient Coin of: Roman Republic M. Volteius M. f. moneyer
Silver Denarius 17mm (3.71 grams) Rome mint: 78 B.C.
Reference: Volteia 4; B.M.C. 3179-3206; Syd. 777; Craw. 385/4
Bust of Attis or young Corybas draped right, wearing laureate helmet, symbol behind.
Cybele seated in chariot right, drawn by two lions, Greek number (i.e. letters) above, M . VOLTEI M . F . in exergue. Mommsen has given an interesting explanation of the types and has shown that they probably relate to the five principal agonistic festivals which were celebrated annually at Rome. Jupiter and his temple refers tot he ludi Romani, celebrated in September. Hercules and the boar to the ludi Plebeii, held in Novermber. Liber and Ceres tot he ludi Cereales, held in April. Cybele to the ludi Megalenses, which were also celebrated in April. The head of Apollo and the tripod to the ludi Apollinares, held in July.

Roman Republic Volteius ATTIS CYBELE LION CHARIOT 78BC Ancient Silver Coin Rare

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