Antoninianus - Probus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 3.5 g | 20 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, seated left with two or three ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
-/-//XXIP
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.255–3.77 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of loyalty and trust in the Roman military and government. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.
