Antoninianus - Probus FIDES VICTOR; 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#292530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES VICTOR
-/-//III
Translation:
Fides Victorum.
Loyalty of the victors.
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 Empire's military victories and to restore confidence in the Roman currency after a period of economic instability. The coin's design features the goddess Fides (Fidelity) standing on a globe, symbolizing the empire's expansion and the idea of fidelity to the Roman state. The use of the goddess Fides on the coin was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of featuring gods and goddesses associated with war and victory, and it highlights the importance placed on loyalty and fidelity during Probus' reign.
