Denarius MARTI VLTORI; Genius and Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding vertical spear in right hand, left setting shield on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI VLTORI
Translation:
Marti Ultori.
To Mars, the avenger.
Comment
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 Genius, the personification of the Roman people, on the other. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled from 69-79 AD. Vespasian was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The coin's design may have been meant to emphasize the Empire's military prowess and the unity of the Roman people under Vespasian's leadership.