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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Maximinus Thrax FIDES MILITVM S C; Fides
| Bronze | 10.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 236-238 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding military standard in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM S C
Translation:
Fides Militum. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the soldiers. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.64–10.67 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Maximinus Thrax, who was a Roman emperor from 235 to 238 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige, which had been declining in the years prior to his rule. The coin's design, which includes the image of Maximinus Thrax and the inscription "FIDES MILITVM S C," or "Faith of the Soldiers," reflects the emperor's efforts to promote loyalty and unity within the Roman military.
