MARS VICTOR

Latin: Mars, the Victor.


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    MARS VICTOR.----A helmeted figure walking, holding a spear transversed, and in his left hand a trophy resting on the shoulder.----A very rare gold coin of Probus bears this legend and inscription, by which this warlike emperor is compared to Mars----no inappropriate or unmeaning compliment to a prince, of whom it has been recorded that every part of the Roman world has rendered celebrated by his victories.

 
[From a large brass of Caracalla.]

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