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Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 4.5 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
-/-//III
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
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 on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. Fides was revered as a symbol of loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a trustworthy and reliable authority.
