© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus FIDES MILIT; Fides
| Silver | 2.6 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILIT
MP
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.32–2.83 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (FIDES MILIT; Fides) is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in the Roman Empire. Gallienus was emperor during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, external threats, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus, continued to be minted with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing the enduring resilience and artistic traditions of the Roman Empire.
