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Aureus - Gordian III FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Gold | 4.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-239 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding vertical standard in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.56–4.8 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gordian III (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Fides, who represents loyalty and fidelity, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and suggests that Gordian III may have been promoting these virtues during his reign.
