© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus FIDES MILITVM
| Silver | 3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Legionary eagle perched between two standards with one or two shields at the foot of each standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.4–3.31 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–21 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 - Elagabalus (FIDES MILITVM) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a Roman coin during that time period. Fides was a minor goddess who personified the concept of loyalty and fidelity, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to emphasize the importance of loyalty to the Roman state and its rulers. This design choice may have also been a reflection of the political and social values of the time, as the Roman Empire was facing various challenges and conflicts during the reign of Elagabalus.
