© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Head right; FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna; Rome
| Silver | 2.5 g | 18 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 | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Officina mark in right field or exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVX
Translation: Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Mass varies: 1.01–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 15–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Fortuna on its reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage. Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to bring good luck to the person who possessed it. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features the head of Emperor Claudius II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 268 to 270 AD. This coin would have been circulated during his reign and would have been used for everyday transactions.
