© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla FIDES PVBLICA; Fides
198 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 2.99–3.34 g;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 fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, who was known for his efforts to promote loyalty and unity within the Roman Empire.
