Antoninianus - Philippus I FIDES EXERCITVS
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| 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#282167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four standards, the second from the right with an eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCITVS
Translation:
Fides Exercitus.
Loyalty of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Philippus I (FIDES EXERCITVS) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the ideals of military loyalty and unity. The coin's design features a portrait of the emperor on one side and an image of Fides Exercitus, the personification of military loyalty, on the other. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the importance the Roman Empire placed on military loyalty and unity during a time of political instability and external threats.