Antoninianus - Postumus FIDES MILITVM
| Billon | 3.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-261 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#23625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Fides (Fidelity) draped, standing left, holding a military ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MI LITVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Postumus (FIDES MILITVM) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a Roman splinter state, was established by Postumus in 260 AD, and this coin was minted during his reign. Despite the political upheaval, the coin still bears the image of the Roman goddess Fides (FIDES MILITVM), representing the loyalty and fidelity of the Roman military. This highlights the ongoing influence of Roman culture and religion, even in the midst of political fragmentation and conflict.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (260-261) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Postumus (FIDES MILITVM) (260-261) coin.
