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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Gallienus Fides
| Gold | 4.23 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.23 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Lettering:
FID MILIT or
FID MILITVM or
FIDES MILIT or
FIDES MILITVM
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (Fides) coin is that it features the goddess Fides (Faith) on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for Roman coins at that time. Fides was not a commonly depicted deity in Roman art, but Gallienus chose to feature her on his coins as a way to emphasize the importance of loyalty and fidelity to the Roman state and its leaders. This design choice may have been a deliberate attempt to promote unity and stability during a time of political upheaval and conflict.
