Antoninianus - Carinus FORTVNA RED or FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA RED or FORTVNA REDVX
-/-//TXXIT
Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carinus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Fortuna on one side and the emperor Carinus on the other, reflects the tension between the traditional Roman values of fortune and the growing power of the emperor. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted in trade due to its low weight and irregular minting practices, leading to a decline in the Roman economy. This coin serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the Roman Empire during this period and the impact of economic instability on the lives of everyday people.