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Denarius FIDES EXERCITVVM, Vesta
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Year | 68-69 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse lettering | VESTA P R QVIRITIVM (Translation: Vesta Pro Quiritum. Vesta for (supporting) the citizens.) |
| Reverse description | Two clasped right hands (dextrarum iunctio) depicted in bold relief at the center of the field, symbolizing the pledge of loyalty between the army and the state. The handshake motif is rendered in a naturalistic style with visible drapery at the wrists. The legend FIDES in large capitals appears in the upper field above the design, while EXERCITVVM is inscribed in the lower field below, framing the central device. The overall composition is simple and emphatic, underscoring the political message of military fidelity during the civil wars of AD 68–69. |
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| Mintage | ND (68-69) |
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