© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus FORTVNA RED; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.5 g | 20 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 2.75–4.11 g;Diameter varies: 16–22 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (268-270 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various deities and personifications, including Fortuna, the goddess of luck and prosperity. The coin's design featuring Fortuna was meant to symbolize the emperor's efforts to restore prosperity and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil and conflict. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not particularly valuable in its time, as the Antoninianus was a widely used and relatively low-denomination coin. However, today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
