© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Vitellius FIDES EXERCITVVM
69 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| 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#244154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped right hands
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCITVVM
Translation:
Fides Exercituum
Loyalty of the Army.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.84–3.26 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vitellius (FIDES EXERCITVVM) (69) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the Roman Empire. Fides was considered an important virtue in ancient Roman culture, representing loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness. The image of Fides on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a trustworthy and reliable authority.
