Antoninianus - Aurelianus FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA REDVX
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Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features Fortuna (the goddess of luck) on one side and Aurelianus (the emperor) on the other, reflects the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government. Despite its silver content, the coin's value was not fixed and its purchasing power varied depending on the current market conditions, highlighting the challenges of maintaining economic stability during a period of rapid inflation.
