Antoninianus - Claudius II Radiate, draped; 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#64767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
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.
Edge
Rough
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 the image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Claudius II. Fides was a personification of the idea 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.