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Denarius MARTI VLTORI; Genius and Mars
| Silver | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars advancing right, wearing only helmet, holding javelin in right hand, round shield in left; left, parazonium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI VLTORI
Unabridged legend: Marti Ultori.
Translation: To Mars, the avenger.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.44–3.53 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and an image of the Genius of the Roman people on the other. This design was used during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled Rome from 69 to 79 AD. The coin was an important part of everyday transactions and trade during that time, and its design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
