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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Domitian FIDEI PVBLICAE S C; Fides
| Bronze | 11.4 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 88-89 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and plate of fruit.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDEI PVBLICAE S C
Translation:
Fidei Publicae. Senatus Consultum.
To the public loyalty. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.3–11.43 g;Diameter varies: 28–29.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Domitian. Fides was a personification of the Roman state's loyalty and fidelity to its citizens, and her image on the coin symbolized the idea that the state was committed to upholding its obligations and responsibilities to its people.
