As - Septimius Severus FORTVNAE REDVCI S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 9.4 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-211 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270321 |
|---|---|
| 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: FORTVNAE REDVCI S C
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci. Senatus Consultum.
Returning fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Septimius Severus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of Fortuna in Roman culture and the emperor's efforts to promote stability and prosperity.
