Aureus - Aurelianus FIDES MILITVM, Fides

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year270-275
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.7 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#93, OCRE#ric.5.aur.93
Obverse descriptionBust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Aurelian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDES MILITVM
(Translation: Loyalty of the soldiers.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (270-275)  - -
Catalog ID3263043630
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