© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Elagabalus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 5.2 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing front, head right, holding standard in right hand and vexillum in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Elagabalus (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) is that it was issued during a time of significant monetary reform in the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by Emperor Elagabalus in 218 AD, which aimed to address the inflation and debasement of the Roman currency that had occurred under previous emperors. The Antoninianus was a new denomination that replaced the previous denomination of the silver coin, the denarius, and was intended to be a more stable and reliable currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire's economic struggles continued, and the coinage system continued to evolve over the centuries that followed.
