Antoninianus - Carus FIDES MILIT; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| 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#296214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILIT
-/-//PXXIT
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of loyalty and trust in the Roman state and its leaders. Despite this, the coin's minting was likely a response to the economic pressures of the time, as the Roman Empire was facing inflation and debasement of its currency. This coin, made of silver, was an attempt to introduce a new, more reliable currency that would help stabilize the economy.