© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla FIDES PVBLICA; Fides
198 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBLICA
Translation:
Fides Publica.
Loyalty of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.417–3.6 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 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 (FIDES PVBLICA; Fides) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Fides, who represents loyalty and fidelity. This is significant because it highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and suggests that the coin was minted to promote these ideals. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver and weighs 3.2 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency during the Roman Empire.
