Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus FORTVNA AVG; Fortuna
| Gold | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, altar.
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 - Claudius II Gothicus (FORTVNA AVG; Fortuna) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign from 268 to 270 AD, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
