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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus FIDES MILITVM
| Silver | 3.2 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
-/-//-
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.7–3.51 g;Diameter varies: 21–23.15 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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's obverse features the image of Aurelian, while the reverse bears the inscription "FIDES MILITVM" (Faith of the Soldiers) and a depiction of a soldier holding a standard. This coin was likely used to pay soldiers and was meant to symbolize the loyalty and devotion of the Roman military to their emperor.
