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© Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Denarius - Vitellius CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM; Mars
69 year| Silver | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#243930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, wearing only cloak, advancing left, holding spear in right hand and aquila and vexillum in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM
Translation:
Consensus Exercitum
The consent of the army.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this time period. The image of Mars was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Empire, and it was often used on coins issued during times of military conflict or expansion. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition was a sign of the coin's value and authenticity, as silver was a highly valued metal at the time.
