Antoninianus - Aurelianus FIDES MILITVM
| 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#290934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, presenting globe crowned by Victory to Aurelian.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
-/-//-
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to promote the cult of the Roman military. The coin features the image of Aurelian on one side and the personification of Military Fidelity (Fides Militum) on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the usual bronze or copper used in previous Roman coins, signifying the importance of the military in Roman society.
