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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Hadrian FIDES PVBLICA; Fides
136 year| Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 136 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding corn ears and dish of fruits.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBLICA
Translation:
Fides Publica.
Loyalty of the public.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (FIDES PVBLICA; Fides) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Fides, who represents loyalty and fidelity. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Roman Empire. The image of Fides on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the loyalty and fidelity of the Roman people to their emperor and the empire.
