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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.5 g | 24 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FORTVNA REDVX
ς
Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–4.04 g;Diameter varies: 23.5–24.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and Fortuna was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts Fortuna holding a rudder and a cornucopia, symbolizes the empire's shift towards a more centralized and bureaucratic government, as well as the increasing importance of trade and commerce during this period.
