Aureus - Philippus I FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| 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#282097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Philippus I (FIDES MILITVM; Fides) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Philip the Arab (244-249 AD), who was known for his efforts to promote peace and stability within the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse features an image of the emperor wearing a radiate crown, while the reverse depicts the goddess Fides (Fidelity) standing left, holding a military standard and a patera (a shallow dish used for libations). The coin's design symbolizes the emperor's efforts to maintain the loyalty and trust of the Roman military and people.
