Denarius - Macrinus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| 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#275071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side.
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 - Macrinus (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Macrinus, who was the first Roman Emperor to be born in the Roman provinces, specifically in the city of Caesarea in Mauretania (modern-day Algeria). This coin was minted in Rome in 217-218 AD and features an image of Macrinus on one side and the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the other. The coin was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.
