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Denarius - Domitian FIDES PVBL
76 year| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding winged caduceus upright between two poppies and corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBL
Translation:
Fides Publica.
Loyalty of the public.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Domitian (FIDES PVBL) (76) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96). Fides was considered an important virtue in ancient Roman culture, symbolizing loyalty, trustworthiness, and fidelity to the state and its leaders. The inclusion of Fides on the coinage of the time was likely intended to promote the idea of loyalty to the Roman Empire and its rulers.
