Denarius - Caracalla (FIDEI EXERCITVS; Fides)
Obverse
Head of Caracalla, laureate, bearded, right.
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding standard in right hand and legionary eagle in left hand; to right, a third standard.
Lettering: FIDEI EXERCITVS
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Size
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Reverse Lettering
FIDEI EXERCITVS
Comments
Mass varies: 2.922–3.82 g;
Diameter varies: 18.2–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
