Antoninianus - Aurelianus FIDES MILIT; Fides
| 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#290917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILIT
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Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of loyalty and trust in the Roman state and its currency. Despite this, the coin's silver content was actually reduced during this period, which has led some historians to suggest that the Roman Empire was facing economic difficulties and was unable to maintain the high level of silver purity in its coins. This reduction in silver content, coupled with the coin's message of loyalty and trust, highlights the challenges faced by the Roman Empire during this time period.
