© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Antoninianus - Victorinus FIDES MILITIVM
| Billon | 2.52 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Victorinus (269-271) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 269-271 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.52 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#31302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Draped Fides (Fidelity) standing left holding a military insignia in each hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Victorinus (FIDES MILITIVM) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a Roman splinter state, minted this coin during the reign of Victorinus, who was a usurper emperor and faced numerous challenges during his rule, including external threats and internal power struggles. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the symbol of the Roman Empire, the FIDES MILITIVM (Military Fidelity), signifying the ongoing importance of the Roman military and the empire's legacy.
