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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius FIDES EXERCITVVM COS III S C; Fides and Victory
| Bronze | 27.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-171 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and legionary eagle in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCITVVM COS III S C
Translation:
Fides Exercituum. Consul Tertium, Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the army. Consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 (Fidelity) on one side, and Victory on the other. Fides was an important deity in ancient Rome, revered as a symbol of loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness. The inclusion of Fides on this coin may suggest that Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor at the time, placed a high value on these virtues and wanted to promote them among his people.
