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Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILIT; Fides
| Silver | 4.1 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILIT
-/-//VIXXT
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.94–4.36 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 army's loyalty and morale. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus, while the reverse features the personification of Fides (Faith) holding a military standard and a shield, symbolizing the army's loyalty and devotion to the emperor and the state. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman army's strength and success were due to the loyalty and faith of its soldiers.
