© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Carus FORTVNA AVG; Fortuna
| Gold | 4.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA AVG
Translation:
Fortuna Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Carus (FORTVNA AVG; Fortuna) coin is that it features the goddess Fortuna on one side, who was revered as the embodiment of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 282 to 283 AD. The coin's design, which includes Fortuna holding a rudder and a cornucopia, symbolizes the Empire's prosperity and good fortune under Carus' leadership.
