Aureus - Julia Domna FORTVNAE FELICI; Fortuna
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding cornucopiae in right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand; before her, childing standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE FELICI
Translation:
Fortunae Felici
To Fortune, the happy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (FORTVNAE FELICI; Fortuna) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), and it features an image of his wife, Julia Domna, on the reverse side. Julia Domna was a powerful and influential empress who played a significant role in Roman politics during her husband's reign. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and her support for the arts and sciences. The coin's design, which depicts Julia Domna holding a scepter and standing next to the goddess Fortuna, reflects her importance and status in Roman society at the time.
