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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian FIDES PVBL
73 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding winged caduceus upright between poppy and corn-ear on either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBL
Translation:
Fides Publica.
Loyalty of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.55–3.39 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (FIDES PVBL) (73) 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 Vespasian. Fides was considered an important virtue in ancient Rome, representing loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness. The inclusion of Fides on the coinage of Vespasian may have been a way to promote these values and reinforce the idea of the Roman Empire as a strong and reliable institution.
