Antoninianus - Gallienus FIDES EXERC VIII; Fides
| 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#289121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, with legionary eagle and ensign. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES EXERC VIII
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Translation:
Fides Exercitus Octavum.
Eighth loyalty of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus and the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on its reverse, was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the Year of the Four Emperors, which saw a series of power struggles and assassinations that ultimately led to the rise of the emperor Claudius Gothicus. Despite this instability, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the Antoninianus denomination being introduced by Gallienus himself as a means of addressing the empire's financial difficulties.