Sestertius - Vitellius MARS VICTOR S C, Mars and Victory

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year69
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.4 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#116
Obverse descriptionBust of Vitellius, laureate, draped, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringA VITELLIVS GERMANICVS IMP AVG P M TR P
(Translation: Aulus Vitellius Germanicus Imperator Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas Aulus Vitellius Germanicus, supreme commander (Imperator), emperor (Augustus), high priest, tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military dress, advancing left, holding Victory in right hand and aquila in left; parazonium at side
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR S C
(Translation: Mars Victor, Senatus Consultum Mars, the victorious. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (69)  - -
Catalog ID2149880570
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