Antoninianus - Gordian III FIDES MILITVM; 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#280984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding a standard 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 was introduced by the Roman Emperor Gordian III in 244 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The coin was made of silver and was designed to be worth 20 times the value of a denarius, hence its name "Antoninianus," which means "little Antoninus" in Latin. The coin was used throughout the Roman Empire and was a significant improvement over the denarius, as it was more durable and had a higher silver content. The coin's design featured the image of the emperor on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other, including Fides (Faith), which was an important symbol of the Roman Empire.