© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on wheel, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA REDVX
-/-//P*
Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Mass varies: 3.05–5.22 g;Diameter varies: 20.6–23.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin featuring Fortuna was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts Fortuna holding a rudder and a cornucopia, symbolizes the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government, as well as the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this period.
