© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius FIDES PRAETORIANORVM
| Silver | 3.4 g | 17.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped right hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PRAETORIANORVM
Unabridged legend: Fides Praetorianorum
Translation: Loyalty of the praetorians
Comment
Mass varies: 3.31–3.41 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius (FIDES PRAETORIANORVM) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Vitellius in 68-69 AD and features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the obverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Fides was a minor goddess who personified the idea of loyalty and fidelity, and her appearance on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of loyalty to the Roman state and its rulers.
