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Sestertius - Gordian III FIDES MILITVM S C
| Bronze | 16.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, in military attire, on horse prancing right, between two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM S C
Translation:
Fides Militum. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the soldiers. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.6–19.99 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 (FIDES MILITVM S C) on the reverse side, which represents the military's loyalty and fidelity to the emperor. This highlights the importance of military loyalty during Gordian III's reign and the role that the Roman army played in maintaining the empire's power and stability.
