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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 3.8 g | 21.5 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
-/-//III
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.62–3.89 g;Diameter varies: 21.25–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a common motif during the reign of Probus. Fides was an important symbol of loyalty and fidelity in Roman culture, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of loyalty to the emperor and the state. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's production was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, and it may have been a sign of the increasing wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during this period.
