Denarius - Geta FID EXERC TR P III COS II; Fides
211 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding standard in right hand; behind her, legionary eagle.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Geta coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, 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 the coin may have been intended to promote these values and reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a place where loyalty and honesty were highly valued.
