Denarius FIDES; Gallia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped right hands holding standard topped with small boar and two corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES
Translation: Loyalty.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius (FIDES; Gallia) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (69-79 AD) and features the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the obverse (front side) and a Gallic warrior on the reverse (back side). The coin was minted to commemorate the Roman Empire's conquest of Gaul (modern-day France) and symbolizes the unity and loyalty between the Roman people and their rulers.
