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Antoninianus - Aurelianus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 5.9 g | 19 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 | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
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 features the image of Fides, the personification of loyalty or faith, on the reverse, which symbolizes the loyalty of the Roman soldiers to their emperor and the state. The use of Fides as a symbol of military loyalty was a common theme in Roman coinage during this period, reflecting the importance of the military in maintaining the empire's power and stability.
