© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 3.2 g | 21.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
-/-//KA∈
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.82–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 19–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Carinus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. Fides was revered as a symbol of loyalty, honesty, and trust, and her image on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's commitment to upholding these values.
