© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sestertius - Vespasian MARS VICTOR S C; Mars and Victory
71 year| Bronze | 22 g | 32 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 | 22 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, in military dress, advancing left, holding Victory and trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS VICTOR S C
Translation:
Mars Victor. Senatus Consultum.
Mars, the victorious. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)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 protect and guide their armies.
