Dupondius - Titus FIDES PVBLIC S C; Fides
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES PVBLIC S C
Translation:
Fides Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Titus (FIDES PVBLIC S C; Fides) (77-78) coin from Rome 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 Titus. Fides was a personification of the idea of loyalty, duty, and fidelity, and was often depicted holding a staff and a olive branch, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Fides on the coinage of Titus may have been a way to emphasize the importance of loyalty and fidelity to the Roman state and its leaders during a time of political upheaval and conflict.
