Antoninianus - Gordian III FIDES EXERCITVS; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| 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#280983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding a standard in each hand; to left and right, another standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCITVS
Translation:
Fides Exercitus.
Loyalty of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III (FIDES EXERCITVS; Fides) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last emperor of the "Year of the Six Emperors," a period of political instability in which multiple emperors were appointed and assassinated within a short span of time. Despite this, Gordian III's reign lasted for five years, during which he attempted to reform the Roman military and stabilize the empire's economy. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, may have been a symbol of Gordian III's efforts to restore loyalty and trust within the empire.