Antoninianus - Pacatianus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Moesia (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Pacatianus (248-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 248-249 |
| Value | Antoninianus = 2 Denarii |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#283395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left between two standards, and holding a standard in each hand.
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Pacatianus coin is that it features the image of a Roman soldier on the reverse side, which symbolizes the importance of the military in Roman culture and the role it played in maintaining the empire's power and influence.