Antoninianus - Gallienus FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-258 |
| 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#286626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVX
Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Fortuna on one side and Gallienus on the other, is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time featured the emperor's portrait on one side and a deity or other symbol on the other, this coin features Fortuna, the goddess of luck and prosperity, on the obverse (front side), and Gallienus on the reverse (back side). This unique design may have been intended to emphasize the importance of Fortuna in the Roman Empire during Gallienus' reign.