Antoninianus - Maximianus FIDES MILITVM
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-286 |
| 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#306612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximian, draped, cuirassed, receiving globe from Diocletian, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
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Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus (FIDES MILITVM) coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Maximian (285-286 AD) and was used to pay soldiers' wages. The coin's design features the emperor's bust on one side and the goddess Fides (representing loyalty and fidelity) standing between two soldiers on the other. The use of the goddess Fides on this coin highlights the importance of loyalty and fidelity in the Roman military.