As - Julia Domna FORTVNAE FELICI S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding cornucopiae in right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand; at feet, child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE FELICI S C
Translation:
Fortunae Felici Senatus Consultum.
To Fortune, the happy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin featuring Julia Domna, a Roman empress, has an interesting reverse side that depicts Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity. The goddess is shown standing with her foot on a prow, symbolizing her control over the fates of men and the power to guide them towards good fortune. The inclusion of Fortuna on the coin may have been a nod to the empress's reputation for bringing prosperity and good fortune to the Roman Empire during her reign.
