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09.5 Civil Wars RIC I 121Civil Wars. 69 A.D. AR Denarius. Southern Gaul mint. 69 A.D. (2.97g, 18.5mm, 6h). Obv: FIDES, above EXERCITVVM, below clasped hands. Rev: FIDES, above,PRAETORIANORVM, blow, Clasped r. hands. RIC I 121; RCV 2048.
This is thought to be an issue by pro Vitellian forces in southern Gaul for the purpose of influencing Otho’s Praetorians in the capital. In March 69 AD, Vitellian commander Fabius Valens entered Italy from Southern Gaul at the head of a small band to sway the loyalty of Otho’s forces, and this type of coin would have been “bribe” money for that purpose.Lucas H
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2014.061.6Ticinum, 4.21 g
Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG; Radiated, helmet, cuirassed bust left; spear in right hand over right shoulder; shield on left shoulder.
Reverse: FIDES MILIT; VIXXT in exergue; Fides, standing left, with two ensigns.
Ref: RIC 366; gordian_guy
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2270 Hadrian AS Roma 134-38 AD Fides Reference.
RIC 2270; RIC II, 809a; C. 721; Strack 668
Bust A1+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head
Rev. FIDES PVBLICA; S-C in field.
Fides, standing right, holding bunch corn-ears, and serving dish of fruits
12.20 gr
24 mm
6hokidoki
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 546, Sestertius of AD 139 (Fides)Æ Sestertius (23.51g, Ø 33mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck in AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: TR POT COS II (around) S C (in field), Fides, draped, standing right, holding two cornears downwards and plate of fruit on raised l. hand.
RIC 546; Cohen 846; BMCRE IV 1145; Strack 804; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 423 (18 spec.)
ex Rauch NY Auction 2009
Charles S
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 546, Sestertius of AD 139 (Fides)Æ Sestertius (29.08g, Ø 32mm, 6h), Rome mint, struck in AD 139.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right.
Rev.: TR POT COS II (around) S C (in field), Fides, draped, standing right, holding two corn-ears downwards and plate of fruit on raised l. hand.
RIC 546; Cohen 846; BMCRE IV 1145; Strack 804; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 423 (18 spec.)
ex Art Coins Roma auction 12 (2014)
Charles S
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 553, Dupondius of AD 139Æ Dupondius (12.6g, Ø27mm, 6h), minted AD 139, Rome
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, radiate head of Antoninus Pius right
Rev.: TR POT COS II around, S C in field, Fides, draped, standing right, holding two cornears downwards and plate of fruit on raised l. hand.
RIC 553; Cohen 847; BMC 1164; Strack 804 (3 collections: Berlin, Paris, Vienna).
ex WCNC (2001)Charles S
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 716, Sestertius of AD 143-144 (Fides, rare left facing bust)Æ Sestertius (25.5g, 32.5, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 143-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III, laureate head left.
Rev.: IMPERATOR II around, S | C, Fides standing, head right, holding corn ears and basket with fruit.
RIC 716 (C); BMC 1608; Cohen 427; Strack 933; Banti 176 (same obv. die as plate; 2 spec.)
Ex Gilliscoins, August, 2015.Charles S
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 716b, Sestertius of AD 143-144 (Fides, rare left head variety)Æ Sestertius (25,85g). Rome, AD 143-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III, laureate head left.
Rev.: IMPERATOR II around, S | C, Fides standing right, holding corn-ears and basket of fruit.
RIC 716b; BMCRE 1608 note; Cohen 427; Strack 933; Banti 176 (2 spec.; same obv. die as plate)
Ex Artemide Aste s.r.l. auction 31E Nov. 2015.Charles S
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Aurelian - AE antoninianusSiscia
summer 274 AD
Issue 8
radiate and cuirassed bust right
IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
Fides, holding two standards, one in either hand, facing radiate Sol raising hand and holding a globe
PROV_IDE_N D_EOR
S
XXIVI
LV 8298-302; RIC1st 256
https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/2344
3,6g 22mm
ex Soler y LlachJ. B.
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Aurelian - AE antoninianusCyzicus
end 270 AD
Issue 1
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left from behind, with paludamentum
IMP C DOM AVRELIANVS AVG
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Fides, holding standard and long transverse scepter
FIDES__M_ILITVM
BNC 1081; RIC1st 328; obverse die: Vienna (63309, Rohde) and Lanz, 128, 22/V/2006, 762
https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/2834
3,2g 19,5mm
ex Bucefalus
J. B.
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Aurelian - AE silvered antoninianusSerdica
XI 274 – IX 275 AD
Issue 8, Phase 3
radiate, cuirassed bust right
IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
Fides, holding two ensigns facing radiate Sol holding a globe
PRO_VIDEN DE_OR
KAΔ
RIC V-1, 284 Serdica var
http://www.ric.mom.fr/en/coin/2824
3,79g 21,5mmJ. B.
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Aurelian, RIC 152, TicinumObv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
Bust: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: PROVIDEN DEOR
Fides, holding two ensigns, facing Sol, who is radiate and holding globe.
Exe: TXXT
Mint: Ticinum
Date: 274-275 AD
Denom: Antoninianus
Ref: RIC 152
Bluefish
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Claudius II Gothicus AntoninianusClaudius II Gothicus Antoninianus
Claudius II Gothicus. 268-270 AD.
Rome. A.D. 268 - A.D. 270
21mm., 2.49g.
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG: Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right
FIDES EXERCI: Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand, one transverse
References: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 36
AAKCRL
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Elagabal, RIC IV, 67Elagabal, AD 218-222
AR - antoninianus
Rome, undated
obv. IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG
Bust, draped, radiate, r.
rev. FIDE - S EXERCITVS
Fides, richly draped, std. l. on throne, holding in l. hand standard standing
behind her and eagle in outstretched r. hand; another standard before her.
RIC IV/2, 67; C.28; BMC 127
good VF, nice styleJochen
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Elagabalus AR Antoninianus - FIDES EXERCITUSAD218-222 Emperor Elagabalus AR Antoninianus
obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS AUG - Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: FIDES EXERCITUS - Fides seated left, holding eagle and standard, another standard before her.
Weight: 4.86 grams.
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*Very well centered, nearly full circle strike.rexesq
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Elagabalus AR Antoninianus - FIDES EXERCITUS - #2AD218-222 Emperor Elagabalus AR Antoninianus
obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS AUG - Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: FIDES EXERCITUS - Fides seated left, holding eagle and standard, another standard before her.
Weight: 4.5 Grams
Size 26 mm
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Elagabalus AR Antoninianus - FIDES EXERCITUS - #3Ancient Roman Empire
Emperor Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD)
Silver Antoninianus - Rome Mint
obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS AUG - Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed. Seen from Behind.
rev: FIDES EXERCITUS - Fides seated left, holding eagle and standard, another standard before her.
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Elagabalus: Augustus 218-222 ADElagabalus AR Denarius
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: 218-222 AD
Bust: Laureate, draped, bust right.
Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
Reverse: FIDES EXERCITVS
Type: Fides, draped, seated left, holding eagle in right hand and standard in left hand; before her, standard.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 4.06g; 21mm
RIC: RIC IVii, 71
Provenance: Ex. Marti Classical Numismatics
Translation: OB:Imperator Caesar marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. Supreme commander and Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, emperor.
Translation: REV: Fides Exercitus; Loyalty of the Army.
Notes: Fides (Latin: Fidēs) was the goddess of trust, faithfulness, and good faith (bona fides) in ancient Roman religion. She was one of the original virtues to be considered an actual religious divinity.Justin L1
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GALLIENVS AVG / FIDES MILIT antoninianus (close to 265-266 A.D.) Obv.: GALLIEN[VS AVG], radiate bare bust/head of Gallienus right, one ribbon behind, one forward across shoulder
Rev.: [FIDES] MILIT, Fides, draped, standing left, holding vexillum / ensign (standard) in right hand and long sceptre transverse in left. MP in exergue.
d17mm, 1.27g, die axis 6h (coin alignment), material: bronze/copper-based alloy supposedly with some silver.
Authority and portrait: Gallienus (joint reign 253-, sole reign 260-268). Mint: Mediolanum (Milan).
AVG = Augustus. Fides was the Roman goddess of trustworthiness and good faith. FIDES MILIT(um) = "Military confidence" or "Army's loyalty". Sceptres, often two to three foot ivory rods topped with a globe or an eagle, were introduced by Augustus as a symbol of Rome's power. They would be carried by emperors while riding in chariots to celebrate military victories. Thus a scepter is a symbol of emperor's leadership and victory. Vexillum -- ensign of a section of legion. MP designates officina 1 (prima) of Mediolanum mint.
RIC V-1 Milan 481K; Goebl 1370a; RSC 229; Cohen 151; Sear 10214. A variety of this coin minted in Rome (RIC 192a), but M in the mintmark definitely excludes those. Coins were typically of similar size, 17-19mm.Yurii P
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IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG / FIDES EXERCI antoninianus (269 A.D.) Obv.: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate cuirassed bust of Claudius right, both ribbons behind.
Rev.: FIDES [EXERC]I, Fides, draped, standing LEFT, with head RIGHT, holding ensign / standard in each hand, in right hand upright, in left hand transverse.
d oval 19 – 23mm, 2.67g, die axis 5h (coin alignment), material: bronze/copper-based alloy supposedly with some silver.
Authority and portrait: Claudius II Gothicus (reign 268-270). Mint: Rome.
IMP = Imperator (Commander-in-Chief), C = Caesar, AVG = Augustus. FIDES EXERCI(tus) = The loyalty of the Army. Fides (Good Faith, Fidelity, Loyalty) was adored as a goddess by the Romans, it had a temple, near that of Jupiter. But in the case of Fides Exercitus or Militum the message mostly means the good faith and fidelity of soldiers to the reigning prince, rather than honoring Fides as a goddess. There were many different standards or ensigns in use in the Roman army, most common being vexilla ("little sails") and signa (usually with a raised hand or some figure on top). The latter are most likely depicted here. They were very important attributes of military honor: since standard-bearers had little means of protecting themselves, every soldier was supposed to do everything to protect and preserve their unit's standards, and losing one in battle was an unforgivable disgrace. Thus here they symbolize honor and loyalty.
RIC V-1 Rome 34 var (Fides standing left, but head turned right), RIC V-1 Rome 36 is also possible.
ID straightforward as RIC 34 or 36. The bust in these types is mostly cuirassed with both ribbons behind, but there are some variations with bare bust and one ribbon across shoulder. There may be a mintmark in right field, XI. The size is mostly close to 19mm with only a few significant deviations.
There is some confusion about which is RIC 34 var. or corr. (RIC 34 should have Fides standing right, but Fides standing left with head turned right is also considered 34, thus var.), and which is RIC 36, there seem to be a lot of misidentification. In this case I think a microphoto clearly shows the crown tilted to the left, so head must be turned right, so I consider this RIC 34 var. But it may also be RIC 36 if I am wrong about the head position.
Another close type, RIC 35 has IMP in the obverse legend instead of IMP C, but here we clearly see IMP C.Yurii P
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Maximinus Thrak 235-236 ADaw. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
rev. FIDES MILITVM S C
Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding military standard in each hand
RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 43
nominał -Sesterc
mennica -Rzym
data 235 - 236 AD Waldemar S
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N188Roman Empire Coin. AE Sestertius of Maximinus I. Rome Mint. AD 236-238. OBV: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Maximinus I right / MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG GERM. REV: Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding military standard in each hand / FIDES MILITVM; S C. RIC IV Maximinus Thrax 78; BMCRE 137; Banti 4; Cohen 13.
Ex-German Collection (2019)
Old Coin Gallery (January 2024)Sebastian H2
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PHILIP IAE sestertius. 244 AD. First oficina.Third emission. 17,44 grs. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Fides, draped, standing facing head left, holding scepter in right hand and transverse signum in left. FIDES MILITVM. SC in fields.
RIC 173 a. benito
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PHILIP IAE sestertius. 244 AD. First oficina.Third emission. 17,44 grs. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Fides, draped, standing facing head left, holding scepter in right hand and transverse signum in left. FIDES MILITVM. SC in fields.
RIC 173 a. benito
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Postumus, Fides, AntoninianusDate: AD 261
Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: FIDES MILITVM
Fides standing left holding two standards
RIC 59, Jerome Mairat 105, 3. emission,
Cunetio 2386 1. series 3. phase
∅ 21mm, 3,06gLaurentius
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Probus, AE Antoninianus, RIC V, II 844 Serdica, PROVIDEN DEOR, Sol & FidesProbus
Augustus, 276 - 282 A.D.
Coin: AE Antoninianus, Silvered
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed and draped bust facing right. Seen from behind.
Reverse: PRO-VIDEN DEOR, Fides, to the left, holding a Vexillum with each hand, facing Sol, to the right, raising his right hand in Blessing, holding the Globe in his left hand. ✵ in the centre. Δ in exergue.
Weight: 2.53 g, Diameter: 21.1 x 23.2 x 0.8 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Serdica, Reference: RIC V, II 844 SerdicaConstantine IV
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Probus, AE Antoninianus, RIC V, II 845 Serdica, PROVIDEN DEOR, Sol & FidesProbus
Augustus, 276 - 282 A.D.
Coin: AE Antoninianus
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate and draped bust facing right. Seen from behind.
Reverse: PRO-VIDEN DEOR, Fides, to the left, holding a Vexillum with each hand, facing Sol, to the right, raising his right hand in Blessing, holding the Globe in his left hand. ✵ in the centre. KAΓ in exergue.
Weight: 3.24 g, Diameter: 21.4 x 21 x 1 mm, Die axis: 10°, Mint: Serdica, Reference: RIC V, II 845 SerdicaConstantine IV
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Probus, Antoninianus, FIDES MILITVM, XXIPAE Antoninianus
Probus
Augustus: 276 - 282AD
Issued: 280AD
22.0mm 3.02gr 6h
O: IMP C PROBVS PF AVG; Radiate, cuirassed bust, right.
R: FIDES MILITVM; Fides, draped, seated left with three ensigns behind.
Exergue: XXIP, below line.
Siscia Mint
RIC V-2 Siscia 692, XXIP.
Aorta: 1665: B72, O63, R51, T16, M6.
Romae Aeternae Numismatics/Ed Beck 174022208172
9/13/19 10/31/19Nicholas Z
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Quintillius 270 ADaw. IMP QVINTILLVS AVG
Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right
rew. FIDES MILIT
Fides, draped, standing, holding ensign in each hand
RIC V Quintillus 52
mint Mediolanum , circa 270 AD
nominał - Antoninian Waldemar S
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RIC 5a, p.147, 192a - Gallienus, FidesGallienus
Antoninian, Rome Mint
Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, Head of Gallienus, radiate, right
Rev: FIDES MILITVM, Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand, N in right field
AE, 2.43g, 20.5x22.3mm
RIC Va, p 147, 192a
shanxi
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RIC 68b ElagabalusEmperor: Elagabalus
Date: 218-222 AD
Type: AR Denarius
Obverse: IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG; Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right.
Reverse: FIDES EXERCITVS; Fides, draped, seated left, holding eagle in right hand and standard in left hand; before her, standard.
References: RIC 68b, RSC 30
Provenance: Forum Ancient CoinsDavid Fischer
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ROMAN EMPIRE - AURELIANAurelian - 270-275 A.D. Billon Antoninianus. Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG - Radiate bust right, cuirassed Rev: PROVIDEN DEOR - Fides, holding two ensigns, and Sol, radiate and holding a globe, stand facing each other. Exe: PXXT Ticinum mint: AD 274-275 = RIC Vi, p. 281, 152; Cohen 183, 3.75 g.
dpaul7
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Roman Imperial: Elagabalus as Augustus, AR Denarius.Rome 218-219 A.D. 2.64g - 19.8mm, Axis 6h.
Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: FIDES EXERCITVS - Fides, draped and diademed, seated left on throne, holding a standard in her left hand and an eagle in her right; to left, standard.
Ref: RIC IV-II 71; BMC 15; Cohen 32.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian Scarlioli
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Struck A.D.276 - 282. PROBUS. AE Antoninianus of Serdica. Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG. Radiate and draped bust of Probus facing right.
Reverse: PROVIDEN DEOR. Fides, holding two standards, standing facing right and facing Sol, his right hand raised and holding globe in his left, standing facing left. In lower field, between figures, star; in exergue, KA•A•.
Diameter: 22mm | Weight: 3.7gms | Die Axis: 6
RIC V ii : 845*Alex
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Struck A.D.276 - 282. PROBUS. Silvered AE ANTONINIANUS of Rome. Obverse: PROBVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Probus facing right.
Reverse: FIDES MILITVM. Fides, holding two standards, standing facing left; in exergue, R  E.
Diameter: 20mm | Weight: 3.6gms | Die Axis: 12
RIC V ii : 170*Alex
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Trajan RIC 176; Woytek 215bTrajan 98-117 AD. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. ca. 106-107 AD. (3.40g, 19mm, 7h) Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, Laureate bust with drapery on far shoulder right. Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Fides standing facing, holding corn-ear and Fruits
Woytek 215b; RIC 176; Cohen 483
Ex: Roma Numismatics
From http://www.csun.edu/~hcfll004/fides.html:
"FIDES" is often (and wrongly) translated 'faith', but it has nothing to do with the word as used by Christians writing in Latin about the Christian virute (St. Paul Letter to the Corinthians, chapter 13). For the Romans, FIDES was an essential element in the character of a man of public affairs, and a necessary constituent element of all social and political transactions (perhaps = 'good faith'). FIDES meant 'reliablilty', a sense of trust between two parties if a relationship between them was to exist. FIDES was always reciprocal and mutual, and implied both privileges and responsibilities on both sides. In both public and private life the violation of FIDES was considered a serious matter, with both legal and religious consequences. FIDES, in fact, was one of the first of the 'virtues' to be considered an actual divinity at Rome. The Romans had a saying, "Punica fides" (the reliability of a Carthaginian) which for them represented the highest degree of treachery: the word of a Carthaginian (like Hannibal) was not to be trusted, nor could a Carthaginian be relied on to maintain his political elationships.
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