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Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 3.7 g | 23 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 3.17–4.62 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–24.1 mm;
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 values. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus himself, 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 and the state. The use of the Latin phrase "FIDES MILITVM" (Faith of the Soldiers) on the coin further emphasizes this message. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the political and military culture of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
