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Denarius - Augustus VOT P SVSC PRO SALVT ET RED I O M SACR; Mars 18 BC - 17 BC
| Silver | 3.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18 BC - 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and parazonium on left shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOT P SVSC PRO SALVT ET RED I O M SACR
Translation:
Vota Publica Suscepta Pro Salute et Reditu Iovi Optimo Maximo Sacrata.
Public sacrifices have been made to holy Jupiter, the best and greatest, for the well-being and the safe return [of the Emperor].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and Augustus, the first Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Augustus was trying to promote peace and stability throughout the empire, and the image of Mars may have been included to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman military.
