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Denarius - Vitellius CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM; Mars
69 year| Silver | 3.6 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 | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244177 |
|---|---|
| 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 the Denarius - Vitellius (CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM; Mars) coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and inscriptions that reflect the political and military context of the Roman Empire during the reign of Vitellius in 69 AD. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Vitellius, while the reverse side depicts the god Mars, who was considered the protector of the Roman state and military. The inscription "CONSENSVS EXERCITVVM" means "Agreement of the Armies," which refers to the alliance between Vitellius and the Roman legions that supported his claim to the throne. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the political and military history of the Roman Empire during a time of great turmoil and upheaval.
