Denarius - Caracalla FIDES PVBLICA, Fides

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year196-198
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#8, OCRE#ric.4.crl.8
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus]. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Caesar, [high] priest.)
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDES PVBLICA
(Translation: Fides Publica. Loyalty of the public.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (196-198)  - -
Catalog ID4598094800
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