© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Gordian III FIDES MILITVM S C; Fides
| Bronze | 18.4 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-239 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.4 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding vertical standard in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM S C
Translation:
Fides Militum. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the soldiers. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.967–20.98 g;Diameter varies: 28.7–32 mm;
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 Fides, the Roman goddess of loyalty and fidelity, on the reverse side. This suggests that Gordian III, the Roman emperor who issued the coin, placed a strong emphasis on loyalty and trust within the Roman military and society.
