Antoninianus - Galerius FIDES MILIT; Fides
295 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 295 |
| 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#306771 |
|---|---|
| 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, which was issued during the reign of Galerius (293-305 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a Roman emperor with a beard. This was a significant departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and marked a shift towards a more barbarian style of leadership. The beard on the coin was seen as a symbol of strength and authority, and it became a popular feature on coins issued by later emperors.