© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aureolus in the name of Postumus; FIDES AEQVIT
| Billon | 3.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Milan (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Aureolus (267-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 267-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#312123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Fides seated left, draped, holding patera in right hand and ensign with left hand; sometimes officina latter in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES AEQVIT
Unabridged legend: Fides Aequitum.
Translation: The loyalty of the cavalry.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political instability in the Roman Empire, specifically during the Usurpations of Milan, which was a period of rival claimants to the throne. Despite this, the coin still bears the name of the legitimate emperor, Postumus, indicating that the usurpers were trying to legitimize their rule by associating themselves with the established authority.