© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus FORTVNA RED; Fortuna
| Silver | 1.5 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA RED
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci.
Fortune returns.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (FORTVNA RED; Fortuna) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting period, 268-270 AD, coincided with a series of civil wars, known as the Year of the Four Emperors, which saw the rise and fall of multiple emperors in quick succession. Despite this instability, the coin remained a widely used denomination and its design remained consistent throughout the period, indicating its importance in the Roman economy.
