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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerian FIDES EXERCIT AVGG; Fides
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, seated left between three ensigns, holding patera in right hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FIDES EXERCIT AVGG
Γ/-//SMSXXI
Translation:
Fides Exercitus Duorum Augustorum.
Loyalty of the army of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.08–4 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Fides, the Roman goddess of trust and loyalty, on its reverse side. This is significant because Fides was an important symbol of the Roman Empire's values and ideals, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of trust and loyalty in the Roman military and society. Additionally, the use of Fides on the coin may have been a way for the Roman government to promote these values and ideals to the population, and to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a strong and trustworthy institution.
