Antoninianus - Diocletianus FORTVNA RED or FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA RED or FORTVNA REDVX
-/-//TXXIT
Translation:
Fortuna Raedux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Diocletianus coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a series of reforms implemented by the emperor Diocletian in the late 3rd century AD, which aimed to stabilize the empire's economy and military. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Fortuna, was meant to symbolize the empire's prosperity and good fortune. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the coin remains a valuable artifact for historians and collectors today.