© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius FIDES EXERC COS IIII S C; Fides
| Bronze | 13.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155-156 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding vertical standard in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERC COS IIII S C
Translation:
Fides Exercitus. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the army. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.59–14.5 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. Fides was a personification of the idea of loyalty and fidelity, and was often depicted holding a sacred vessel or offering a sacrifice, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Fides on the coinage of Antoninus Pius highlights the importance of loyalty and fidelity in Roman culture and the efforts of the emperor to promote these values during his reign.
