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Sestertius - Vitellius MARS VICTOR S C; Mars and Victory
69 year| Bronze | 25.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, advancing left, holding Victory in right hand and aquila in left; parazonium at side
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)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique combination of symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts Mars, the Roman god of war, standing next to Victory, holding a trophy and a shield. This combination of Mars and Victory on a single coin is not common in Roman coinage, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors.
