© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla FIDEI EXERCITVS; Fides
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-213 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding standard in right hand and legionary eagle in left hand; to right, a third standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDEI EXERCITVS
Translation:
Fides Exercitus.
Loyalty of the army.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.922–3.82 g;Diameter varies: 18.2–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (FIDEI EXERCITVS; Fides) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Faith) on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a Roman coin during that time period.
