Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#293716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, seated left with two or three ensigns.
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 military's loyalty to the emperor and the state. The use of the personification of Fides on the coin was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of depicting gods and goddesses on coins, and it highlights the importance placed on military loyalty during Probus' reign.