Antoninianus - Gallienus FID MILITVM; Felicitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| 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#289115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FID MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in the 3rd century AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher value than the denarius, but it was also introduced during a time of economic instability and inflation, which led to its value fluctuating over time. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation for over a century and is still highly sought after by collectors today.
