Dupondius - Philippus I FIDES MILITVM S C; Fides
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM S C
Translation:
Fides Militum. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the soldiers. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius was a bronze coin introduced by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Philippus I (244-249 AD). It was equivalent to two sestertii or one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard silver coin of the time. The coin features an image of Philippus I on one side and the goddess Fides (Fides Militum) on the other, symbolizing the loyalty and fidelity of the Roman soldiers to their emperor. The coin's design and inscription, "FIDES MILITVM S C," translates to "Fides Militum Sancta," which means "Holy Faith of the Soldiers." This coin was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a significant artifact in numismatics, providing valuable insight into the economic, social, and political history of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
