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#296217 |
|---|---|
| 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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 282 to 283 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif during Carus' reign. Fides was an important symbol of loyalty and fidelity in Roman culture, and her depiction on the coin was meant to emphasize the importance of these values in the Roman military. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the Roman military was a symbol of strength, loyalty, and fidelity to the emperor and the state.