© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius FIDES EXERCITVVM COS III S C; Fides and Victory
| Bronze | 26.4 g | 32.5 mm |
| 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 | 26.4 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263701 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 23.82–32.15 g;Diameter varies: 31–34 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 the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on one side, and Victory on the other, symbolizing the importance of loyalty and victory in the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
