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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Plotina FIDES AVGVST S C; Fides
| Bronze | 24 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides standing right, holding two corn-ears and basket of fruit.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES AVGVST S C
Translation:
Fides Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.84–27.68 g;Diameter varies: 33–35 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Plotina coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Roman Empire's commitment to honesty and integrity.
