As - Titus FIDES PVBLICA S C
73 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding winged caduceus upright between poppy and corn-ear on either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Fides Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features an image of Titus, who was the Roman emperor from 79 to 81 AD, and the inscription "FIDES PVBLICA S C" which means "Public Faith" in Latin, highlighting the importance of trust and loyalty in Roman society.
