Antoninianus - Gallienus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 254-255 |
| 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#286563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES 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 featuring Gallienus (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gallienus was emperor during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, external invasions, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus, continued to be produced in large quantities and remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
