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Sestertius - Vitellius S C; Mars
69 year| Bronze | 29.1 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 | 29.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, wearing only cloak, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy on left shoulder
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum
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 the Sestertius - Vitellius (S C; Mars) (69) coin is that it features a rare depiction of the Roman god Mars holding a spear and a shield, while standing on a rocky outcropping. This image is significant because it showcases the importance of Mars, the god of war, in Roman culture and mythology. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and weight of 29.1 grams make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.
