Antoninianus - Diocletianus FIDES MILIT; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305789 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who was a Roman emperor from 284 to 305 AD. This coin was part of a series of reforms that Diocletian implemented to stabilize the Roman economy, which had been suffering from inflation and currency devaluation. The coin was made of silver, which was a more valuable material than the copper or bronze coins that were previously used, and it featured an image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, symbolizing the loyalty and trust that the Roman people had in their emperor. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact today, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political history of the Roman Empire during the late 3rd century AD.