Antoninianus - Probus (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILITVM; 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#292527
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
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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 loyalty to the emperor. 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 loyalty and devotion of the Roman soldiers to their emperor. This coin is significant because it highlights the importance of the military in maintaining the Roman Empire's power and stability during this time period.