Jupiter Best and Greatest

I couldn't resists the reverse on this one. It was entombed, but now breaths fresh air (well, as fresh as it gets in these modern times).




M. VOLTEIUS M.F. ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS VOLTEIA
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: Laureate head of Jupiter right
REVERSE: Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus with closed doors; thunderbolt on pediment; below, M. VOLTEI. M. F.
Rome 78BC
3.60g, 18mm
Crawford 385/1; Sydenham 774; Volteia 1

The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, also known as the Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus (Latin: Aedes Iovis Optimi Maximi Capitolini; Italian: Tempio di Giove Ottimo Massimo; English: "Temple of Jupiter Best and Greatest on the Capitoline") was the most important temple in Ancient Rome, located on the Capitoline Hill. It had a cathedral-like position in the official religion of Rome, and was surrounded by the Area Capitolina, a precinct where certain assemblies met, and numerous shrines, altars, statues and victory trophies were displayed. It was traditionally dedicated in 509 BC, but in 83 BC it was destroyed by fire, and a replacement in Greek style completed in 69 BC.

 

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Nice one, @Bing ! Kinda like going to the pound and freeing a dog from death row!

Gorgeous reverse and super write up.

Here is one I have:


RR Volteius 78 BCE AR Den Jupiter Temple S 312 Cr 385-1

 

I love your new coin!

 

By Jove! That is a nice one @Bing - I am glad you freed the god of sky and thunder as he may deem the act favorably towards Florida in the next day or so.

 

Very nice indeed Bing.

 

Nice coin and write- up. But are you really @Bing ? At this moment, 441 visitors are here on CT : 388 guests, 26 members and...27 robots...one of them is Bing Robot....
We, humans, are outnumbered by machines...welcome in the 21st century...

 

James, Nice score on the denarius . I have only one coin with an image of Jupiter that's been posted a number of times, but seems fitting to post it again on your thread. I can imagine a large bronze statue similar to the one on this follis was probably placed in the temple. The date of your coin, 78-75 BC, would indicate it was struck after the original temple was destroyed & before the new temple was completed in 69 BC. Could this be the reason the doors are shown closed on the reverse of your coin ?

 

Hey Bing,

congrats looks very nice

 

Cool new coin with an awesome temple reverse @Bing ! Glad it is free!

 

Nice addition!

 

Wow - she is a beauty. Great choice!!

I will add a coin that is in no danger of being entombed..
But hey - gotta like Jupiter with a strong 4-pack and dangly bits!

 

A coin type I would very much like to add to my plates, excellent

Here's a Jupiter I've been loving for 35 years now

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Severus Alexander, Denarius - Rome mint, AD 225
IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, Laureate head of Severus Alexander right
IOVI VLTORI, Jupiter seated left holding victory and spear
3.26 gr
Ref : RCV #7873 (75), Cohen #97

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Sorry for the late response @Bing, work has been busy. Congrats on a great purchase, it is a lovely addition to your collection.

 

Yes that is a wonderful coin Bing - I can see why it captivated you - congratulations!

Great write-up too!

 

Great coin @Bing - what a great pick up!

 

Already showed it on Forum, but this is one that no-one has: Jupiter Latio - third known example.

 

" Q" Victoriatus 211-210 B.C. Obv Head of Jupiter right Rv. Victory crowning trophy In field Q Cr 102/1 3.43 grms 14 mm

 

I wish it were mine

Q

 

" VB " Victoriatus 211-208 B.C. Obv. Head of Jupiter right Rv. Victory crowning trophy In field VB monogram Cr 95/1b 3.51 grms 16 mm