Denarius - Caracalla FIDES PVBLICA; Fides
198 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caracalla (FIDES PVBLICA; Fides) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211 to 217 AD. The coin's obverse side features an image of Caracalla's face, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Fides (Fidelity) standing left, holding a patera (a ritual offering dish) and a scepter. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.