Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus FORTVNAE RED; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE RED
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
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 the coin's silver content, it was not widely accepted outside of Rome and was eventually replaced by a new coinage system introduced by the next emperor, Aurelian.