Quinarius - Probus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to promote the ideals of military loyalty and unity. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus himself, while the reverse depicts a personification of the Roman army, Fides (Fidelity), holding a military standard and a shield. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the importance of the military in maintaining the empire's security and stability.