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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 2.8 g | 18.5 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing front, head right, holding standard in right hand and vexillum in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 0.72–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 16–19.9 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Elagabalus. Fides was a personification of the loyalty and fidelity of the Roman soldiers, and her image on the coin symbolized the emperor's efforts to maintain the loyalty and support of the military.
