ROMAN REPUBLIC & IMPERATORIAL. M. Volteius M. f..
Silver Denarius, 75 BC. Rome.
Obv: laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev: temple of Jupiter Capitolinus, with closed doors, winged thunderbolt in pediment; M•VOLTEI•M•F in exergue.

In secure plastic holder, graded NGC AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 - a tremendous example of an architectural type, certification number 4934036-002.

The Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus, also known as the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, was one of the most significant religious sites in ancient Rome. Located on the Capitoline Hill, it was dedicated to the chief deity of the Roman pantheon, Jupiter, along with Juno and Minerva. The temple, originally constructed in 509 BC, swiftly became a symbol of Roman power and religious devotion and served as the focal point for public ceremonies, including triumphal processions, with its grand design reflecting the might and wealth of the Roman Republic and later the Empire..

Reference: Crawford-385/1; RSC Volteia-1.
Weight: 3.95 g.