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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Elagabalus FIDES EXERCITVS S C; Fides
| Bronze | 9.8 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, seated left, holding eagle in right hand and standard in left hand; before her, standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCITVS S C
Translation:
Fides Exercitus. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the army. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.31–10.78 g;Diameter varies: 23.7–27 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Elagabalus. Fides was a personification of the idea of loyalty and fidelity, and was often depicted holding a staff and a pileus, a symbol of liberty. The inclusion of Fides on this coin may have been a way for Elagabalus to promote his own loyalty and commitment to the Roman people, or to emphasize the importance of loyalty in Roman society.
