Antoninianus - Gallienus FORTVNA AVG; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| 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#289450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left by altar, holding cornucopiae. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA AVG
SPQR
Translation:
Fortuna Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the goddess Fortuna on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of the emperor or other deities. The inclusion of Fortuna, the goddess of luck and prosperity, was seen as a way to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity for the Roman Empire during a time of political and economic instability.