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Denarius - Vespasian FIDES PVBL
76 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding winged caduceus upright between two poppies and corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBL
Translation:
Fides Publica.
Loyalty of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.16–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (FIDES PVBL) (76) 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 was a way for Vespasian to promote these values and reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a place where citizens could trust in the government and the currency.
