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Aureus MARTI VLTORI; Genius and Mars
68 year| Gold | 7.39 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 68 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.39 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars standing, advancing right, nude but helmet and parazonium slung around chest, brandishing javelin with right hand and holding round shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI VLTORI
Translation:
Marti Ultori.
To Mars, the avenger.
Comment
Type not referenced which appears to be known by only 2 copies; the same type as denarius is on the other hand known and referenced.This coin would have been struck somewhere in Spain.
The pictured example comes from the Gollnow collection, CG#44.1.
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and Genius, the personification of the Roman people, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD. It's interesting to note that Nero was known for his extravagance and lavish spending, and the minting of this coin may have been a reflection of that. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
