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© VIA Numismatic
As - Titus FIDES PVBLICA S C
| Bronze | 13.1 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.1 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hands clasped over caduceus and corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Felicitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the public. 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 the Roman goddess Fides (FIDES PVBLICA S C) on the reverse, which represents the public faith or trust in the Roman state. This highlights the importance of trust and loyalty in the Roman Empire, and how it was personified in their deities.
