As - Marcus Aurelius FIDES EXERCITVVM IMP VIIII COS III P P S C; Fides Militum
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-179 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides militaris, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and legionary eagle in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCITVVM IMP VIIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Fides Exercituum. Imperator Nonum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the army. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his philosophical writings and his reign during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Fides Militum," which translates to "loyalty of the soldiers," highlighting the importance of the military in maintaining the empire's power and stability.
