© Santamaria Auction
© Santamaria Auction
Sestertius - Vespasian MARS VICTOR S C; Mars and Victory
71 year| Bronze | 26.45 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.45 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, in military dress, advancing left, holding Victory and trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS VICTOR S C
Unabridged legend: Mars Victor. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Mars, the victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Image from: Tav. XI, Collection of Sig. Matchese B.L. E and Other Distinguished Collectors, Roman Imperial Coins, Public Auction 16 January 1924, Ettore Galleria D-Arte Ettore Jandolo, Via Margutta 51a, edited by P. & P. Santamaria - Numismatici, Roma.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other. This symbolizes the Roman Empire's military prowess and their belief in the power of Mars and Victory to guide and protect their armies.
