Antoninianus - Philippus I FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding a sceptre in right hand and standard in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Philippus I (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and the goddess Fides (representing loyalty and fidelity), was meant to promote the idea of stability and unity within the empire. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face numerous challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats, ultimately leading to its decline and fall in the 5th century AD.
