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© Rayban35
Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILIT; Ticinum
| Silver | 3.94 g | 25 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 | 3.94 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#121064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Fides draped, standing left, holding with her hands an ensign on each side; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILIT
VIXXT
Translation:
Fides Milit (-um):
"Faith of the Army".
Comment
The mark XXT appears to serve both as mintmark with the T for Ticinum and as mark of value following the Aurelian reform. The T being used in place of an I within the mark XXI to indicate the silver content.Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Probus (FIDES MILIT; Ticinum) on one side and an image of Rome on the other, is notable for its rare and unique design. It is one of the few coins from the Roman Empire that features a representation of the city of Rome, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
