© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Geta FID EXERC TR P III COS II; Fides
211 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding standard in right hand and legionary eagle in left hand; at side, a second standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FID EXERC TR P III COS II
Translation:
Fides Exercitus. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum.
Loyalty of the army. Holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.7–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 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 Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus. Fides was considered an important virtue in ancient Rome, representing loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness. The image of Fides on this coin may have been intended to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a strong and reliable power.
