Antoninianus - Philippus I FIDES MILIT; Fides
| Silver | 4.5 g | 24 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding a sceptre in right hand and standard in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILIT
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Philippus I (244-247 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins in terms of its design and metallic composition. It was the first Roman coin to feature a silver-plated copper core, which was a departure from the traditional bronze or copper coins that had been used up until that point. This change in composition was likely due to the increasing cost of producing coins with pure silver, and it marked a significant shift in the Roman Empire's monetary policy. Despite this change, the Antoninianus coin remained a popular and widely-used denomination throughout the 3rd century AD.
