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Aureus - Augustus VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR, Mars
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Year | 18 BC - 17 BC |
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| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
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| Reverse description | Mars, the god of war, depicted standing left in a heroic nude pose, wearing a crested helmet and a chlamys draped over his left shoulder and arm. In his right hand he holds a vexillum (military standard), while his left hand rests a parazonium (short sword) upon his left shoulder. The figure is rendered in the classicizing Hellenistic style characteristic of Augustan state coinage, conveying martial authority and divine protection of the emperor. The encircling legend VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR refers to the public vows offered to Jupiter Optimus Maximus for the safety and return of Augustus. |
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| Reverse lettering | VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR (Translation: Vota Publica Suscepta Pro Salute et Reditu Iovi Optimo Maximo Sacrata. Public sacrifices have been made to holy Jupiter, the best and greatest, for the well-being and the safe return [of the Emperor].) |
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| Mintage | ND (18 BC - 17 BC) |
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