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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus I FIDES EXERCITVS; Fides
| Silver | 3.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 247-249 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding vexillium in right hand and transverse standard in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES EXERCITVS
Translation:
Fides Exercitus.
Loyalty of the army.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–4.69 g;Diameter varies: 22.45–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab) and bears the inscription "FIDES EXERCITVS" (or "Fides" for short), is notable for being one of the first coins to feature a Roman emperor with a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors, and it signaled a shift in the cultural and political landscape of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
