Denarius S P Q R, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year68-69
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.05 g
Dimensions17.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#54, OCRE#ric.1(2).cw.54, BMC RE#23, BMC RE#25
Obverse descriptionMars advancing right, wearing only helmet, holding javelin in right hand, round shield in left; left, parazonium.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARS VLTOR
(Translation: Mars Ultor. Mars, the avenger.)
Reverse descriptionLegend within oak-wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS P Q R
(Translation: Senatus Populusque Romanus. The senate and the Roman people.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (68-69)  - BMC RE# 23; Lettering from left -
ND (68-69)  - BMC RE# 25; Lettering from right -
Catalog ID3268799560
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