© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Caracalla FORT RED TR P XIIII COS III S C; Fortuna
211 year| Bronze | 11.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#273833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RED TR P XIIII COS III S C
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). Holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.27–15.07 g;Diameter varies: 23–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Caracalla (FORT RED TR P XIIII COS III S C; Fortuna) (211) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 11.2 g, features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on the reverse side. Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and was often depicted with a wheel or a ship's rudder, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of fate. The inclusion of Fortuna on this coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on the idea of good luck and prosperity during the reign of Caracalla.
