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#291028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on wheel, 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 part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to promote the cult of the Roman goddess Fortuna. The coin features an image of Fortuna on the obverse (front side) and the legend "FORTVNA REDVX" (Fortuna Redux) on the reverse (back side), indicating that Fortuna is being brought back or restored. This suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate the restoration of Fortuna's temple in Rome, which had been damaged during the reign of Aurelian's predecessor, Emperor Claudius Gothicus.
