Aureus - Gallienus FIDES MILITVM
| Gold | 6 g | 23 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 | 6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (FIDES MILITVM) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional image of a Roman deity or a personification of a virtue, this coin bears an image of a soldier standing next to a column, with the inscription "FIDES MILITVM" (Faith of the Soldiers) above him. This design was meant to emphasize the importance of the military in maintaining the empire's power and stability during the reign of Gallienus.