Denarius - Julia Mamaea FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Mamaea coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fides Militarum) on the reverse side, which represents the loyalty and fidelity of the Roman soldiers. Fides was an important virtue in ancient Roman culture, and the inclusion of her image on the coin highlights the significance of this value in the Roman Empire during the time of Julia Mamaea's reign.