Antoninianus - Carus FIDES MILITVM; 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#296216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
-/-//PXXIT
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Carus (282-283 AD) to promote the cult of the Roman military. The coin features the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, representing the loyalty and devotion of the Roman soldiers. The use of Fides on the coin was a departure from the traditional depiction of military symbols like eagles or standards, and it highlights the importance placed on the moral integrity and loyalty of the Roman military during Carus' reign.