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Antoninianus - Gallienus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 3.2 g | 21 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.1–4.17 g;Diameter varies: 18.7–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 and change in the Roman Empire. Gallienus was a military leader who became emperor after the death of his father, Valerian, in 260 AD. He faced numerous challenges during his reign, including constant threats from barbarian tribes and internal power struggles. Despite these challenges, he managed to maintain stability in the empire and implement several important reforms. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, may have been intended to promote the idea of loyalty and unity among the Roman people during this tumultuous period.
