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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius - Augustus MART VLTO; Mars 19 BC
19 BC year| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 19 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tetrastyle round domed temple, Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing inside left, holding aquila in right hand and parazonium in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MART VLTO
Translation:
Marti Ultori.
To Mars, the avenger.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Augustus (MART VLTO; Mars) coin from Rome, minted in 19 BC, features a unique image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on its reverse side. This image is notable because it depicts Mars holding a spear and a shield, while standing on a rocky outcropping, symbolizing the power and strength of the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features a portrait of Augustus, the Roman emperor at the time, who is shown wearing a laurel wreath, signifying his status as a divine ruler. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman currency from the early Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of military power and imperial authority in Roman culture.
