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Antoninianus - Carinus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
-/-//KA∈
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.668–3.82 g;Diameter varies: 21.55–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of loyalty and fidelity to the emperor and the state. Despite this, the coin was issued during a period of civil war, and the empire was eventually divided into two parts, with Carinus ruling the western half and his brother, Numerian, ruling the eastern half. This coin is a reminder of the challenges and conflicts that the Roman Empire faced during its decline.
