Antoninianus - Aurelianus FIDES EXERCITI•; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCITI•
Translation:
Fides Exerciti.
Loyalty of the armies.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Mars on the reverse, was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD) to promote the cult of the Roman army. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the power and strength of the Roman military, and the inclusion of Mars, the god of war, was a nod to the army's role in protecting and expanding the empire. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signified the value and importance of the Roman military.
