Aureus - Carus FORTVNA AVG; Fortuna
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296287 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Carus (FORTVNA AVG; Fortuna) coin, minted during the reign of Emperor Carus (282-283 AD), features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This coin is notable for being one of the few Roman coins to feature a female deity as the main subject. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency during the Roman Empire.