Antoninianus - Claudius II Radiate, draped, cuirassed; FIDES EXERCI; Fides left
| Silver | 3.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-269 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#434112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Fides standing left, holding one standard upright and the other transverse.
Sometimes XI in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCI
Unabridged legend: Fides Exercitus.
Translation: Loyalty of the army.
Comment
If Fides standing right RIC Vol.5 Part 1 #34 and Cohen Vol.6 #84.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Claudius II. Fides was a personification of loyalty and fidelity, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of loyalty to the emperor and the state. The use of Fides on coins during this period may also have been a way to reinforce the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and the importance of upholding the Roman state's values and traditions.
