Denarius - Severus Alexander FIDES MILITVM; Jupiter and Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 228-231 |
| 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#279220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; facing him, Severus Alexander, crowned by Mars, sacrificing at tripod; at feet of Jupiter, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (FIDES MILITVM; Jupiter and Mars) coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and inscriptions that reflect the political and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander (228-231 AD). The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor's portrait, while the reverse side shows Jupiter and Mars standing together, with the inscription "FIDES MILITVM" (Faith of the Soldiers) above them. This combination of imagery and inscriptions symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote the Roman state religion and the military's loyalty to the empire.
