© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Aureus - Septimius Severus FORTVN REDVC; Fortuna
194 year| Gold | 7.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.19 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding palm branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVN REDVC
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci.
Fortune returns.
Comment
Not listed in RIC, similar to denarii listed by RIC# 363Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus (FORTVN REDVC; Fortuna) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and Emperor Septimius Severus on the other. This coin was minted during his reign (193-211 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
