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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Macrinus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Mass varies: 2.85–3.25 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Macrinus (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. Fides was considered an important virtue in Roman culture, representing loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness, and was often depicted holding a sacred symbol, such as a fasces, which represented the power and authority of the Roman state. The inclusion of Fides on this coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of these values in Roman society, particularly during the reign of Macrinus, who was known for his military campaigns and efforts to maintain stability within the empire.
