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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Aurelianus FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
| Gold | 6.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; beside her, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA REDVX
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Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Aurelianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency. The coin's design features Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and the emperor's portrait on the other. The use of Fortuna on the coin was a nod to the emperor's belief in the importance of luck and divine favor in his military campaigns.
