Antoninianus - Macrinus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| 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#275075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding standard in each hand; a standard on each side.
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 Macrinus and the inscription "FIDES MILITVM" (Fides) is notable for being one of the first Roman coins to feature a non-imperial personage on its obverse (front side). This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring the emperor's image on the obverse, and signified a shift in the Roman Empire's ideology towards a more decentralized and inclusive approach to governance.
