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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius MARS VLTOR; Victory and Mars
| Silver | 2.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars advancing right, wearing only helmet, holding javelin in right hand, round shield in left; left, parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS VLTOR
Translation:
Mars Ultor.
Mars, the avenger.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius (MARS VLTOR; Victory and Mars) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman god Mars, who was considered the god of war and one of the most important deities in ancient Roman religion. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military power and victory, and it was issued during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD.
