Antoninianus - Valerianus FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 258-256 |
| 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#285961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing 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 - Valerianus coin is notable for its depiction of the goddess Fortuna on the reverse side. Fortuna was the Roman goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and she was often depicted holding a wheel or a rudder, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of fate. The coin's design featuring Fortuna was likely intended to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was under the protection of this powerful deity, and that the coin's value was guaranteed by the empire's good fortune.