Aureus - Quintillus FIDES MILIT; Fides
270 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| 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#291550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILIT
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Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Quintillus (FIDES MILIT; Fides) (270) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Quintillus in 270 AD, and it features an image of the goddess Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse side. Fides was an important deity in ancient Roman religion, representing the moral and social bond between citizens, and was often depicted holding a fasces, a symbol of authority and power. The inclusion of Fides on this coin may have been a nod to the emperor's efforts to promote loyalty and unity among the Roman people during a time of political instability and conflict.