Sestertius - Vitellius MARS VICTOR S C; Mars|Victory
69 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244215 |
|---|---|
| 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)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Vitellius coin is that it features a unique combination of Roman gods and goddesses on its reverse side. The coin depicts Mars, the Roman god of war, standing next to Victory, who is holding a wreath and a palm branch. This combination symbolizes the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to achieve victory through the gods' favor. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features an image of Vitellius, the Roman emperor who ruled from 69 AD, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Roman history.
