Antoninianus - Florianus FIDES MILIT; Fides
276 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| 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#291459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding sceptre in right hand and ensign in left hand.
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 - Florianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Florianus (276 AD), who was the last emperor of the Roman Empire before its division into two parts: the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire. This coin was minted in Rome and features an image of Florianus on one side and the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the other. The coin's design and inscription reflect the importance of loyalty and fidelity in Roman culture, highlighting the emperor's efforts to maintain unity and stability in the empire during a time of political turmoil.
