Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILIT; Fides
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#292711 |
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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.