Antoninianus - Gallienus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 2.5 g | 22 mm |
| 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 | 257-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286624 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the inscription "FIDES MILITVM" (Faith of the Soldiers) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus, remained a symbol of the empire's power and influence. The coin's design, featuring the image of the emperor and the inscription "Fides," was meant to convey the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and the loyalty of the soldiers to the emperor and the state.