Antoninianus - Gallienus FIDES MIL; 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#289123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing, with two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MIL
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 Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which is formed by the combination of the Greek letters Chi (X) and Rho (P), represents the name of Christ and was used by early Christians to signify their faith. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity during this period and marks an important milestone in the history of Christian art and symbolism.