© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Quintillus FIDES MILIT; Fides
270 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILIT
-/-//S
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.63–4.01 g;Diameter varies: 17.75–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Quintillus 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 considered an important virtue in ancient Rome, representing loyalty, honesty, and trustworthiness. The inclusion of Fides on the coin may have been a way to promote these values and reinforce the idea of the Roman Empire as a strong and reliable power.
