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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius FIDES EXERCITVVM; Vesta
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped right hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCITVVM
Translation:
Fides Exercituum.
Loyalty of the Army.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.29–3.34 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used to pay Roman soldiers, and it was a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence. The coin's design featured the goddess Vesta, who was the patron of the Roman state, and the inscription "FIDES EXERCITVVM" which means "loyalty of the army." This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vitellius, who ruled from 69 AD to 70 AD. Despite its small size, the Denarius coin played a significant role in the Roman Empire's economy and was used for everyday transactions.
