As - Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea FIDES MILITVM; Jupiter
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Severus Alexander, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand; crowned by soldier and sacrificing at altar before Jupiter, standing, holdling thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter on one side and Fides Militum (Faith of the Soldiers) on the other, highlighting the importance of the military in Roman society during the reign of Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea.