Aureus - Aurelianus FIDES MILI; Fides
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILI
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers, and it was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. The coin's obverse side features the image of Emperor Aurelian, while the reverse side features the goddess Fides (Fidelity) holding a military standard and a shield with the inscription "FIDES MILI" (Military Fidelity). The coin was minted in Rome between 270 and 275 AD and was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time.