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As - Septimius Severus FORT RED P M TR P XIX COS III P P S C; Fortuna
211 year| Bronze | 12.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RED P M TR P XIX COS III P P S C
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.89–15.4 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of economic prosperity or that the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on the idea of good fortune at the time of its minting. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight of 12.2 grams suggest that it may have been used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the empire.
