Antoninianus - Probus (FIDES MILIT; Fides) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (FIDES MILIT; Fides) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILIT; Fides

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
276-282
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#292711
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIDES MILIT
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Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to promote the Roman military and its victories. The coin features the image of the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, symbolizing the loyalty and devotion of the Roman soldiers. The use of the goddess Fides on the coin was a common motif during Probus' reign, as he sought to emphasize the importance of loyalty and fidelity in the Roman military.