© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Antoninianus - Constantius I FIDES MILIT; Fides
| Silver | 8.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left; on either side, ensign.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILIT
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Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Example of this type:Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Constantius I. Fides was a personification of the idea of loyalty and fidelity, and her image was often used to convey the idea of the emperor's commitment to upholding his duties and responsibilities to the state and its citizens. The use of Fides on coins during this period may have been a way for Constantius I to promote his own image as a reliable and trustworthy leader, and to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a stable and enduring institution.
