Antoninianus - Aurelianus FIDES MILITVM; 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#290836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and ensign in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
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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 turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and foreign invasions, which led to a significant decline in the empire's economy and military power. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the symbol of Fides (FIDES MILITVM), or military loyalty, highlighting the importance of the Roman army's allegiance to the emperor during this time of instability.