© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Tacitus MARS VLTOR; Mars
| Bronze | 7.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS VLTOR
Translation:
Mars Ultor.
Mars, the avenger.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Tacitus on the other. This coin was minted during Tacitus' reign, which lasted from 275 to 276 AD, and it highlights the importance of military power and the Roman Empire's association with Mars, who was considered the protector of the state.
