Antoninianus - Quintillus FORTVNAE RED; Fortuna
270 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| 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#291602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and wreath in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNAE RED
-/-//-
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin, which features Fortuna on one side and Quintillus on the other, was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin remained a widely used denomination throughout the 3rd century AD, indicating its importance in the economy of the time.