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Aureus - Elagabalus FIDES EXERCITVS; Fides
| Gold | 6.4 g | 20 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276672 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Fides Exercitus.
Loyalty of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Elagabalus (FIDES EXERCITVS; Fides) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a Roman coin during that time period. Fides was not a commonly depicted deity in Roman art, and her appearance on this coin may suggest that Elagabalus, who was known for his religious reforms, was attempting to promote the cult of Fides as part of his broader efforts to revive traditional Roman religions.
