Antoninianus - Quintillus FIDES EXERCIT; Fides
270 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| 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#291599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES EXERCIT
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Translation:
Fides Exercitus.
Loyalty of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Quintillus (FIDES EXERCIT; Fides) was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually debased, containing only about 20% silver, whereas earlier Antoninianus coins had a higher silver content. This debasement was a common practice during times of economic stress, as it allowed the government to produce more coins with less valuable metal, thereby increasing the money supply and stimulating trade. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire.
