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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus I FIDES MILIT; Fides
| Silver | 4.1 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILIT
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.3–4.83 g;Diameter varies: 21–23.59 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Philippus I (FIDES MILIT; Fides) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the ideals of military loyalty and faith. The coin's design, which includes an image of the emperor and the goddess Fides (Faith), symbolizes the importance of these values in maintaining the empire's stability and prosperity.
