Aureus - Uranius Antoninus (FECVNDITAS AVG; Fortuna) (253-254) front Aureus - Uranius Antoninus (FECVNDITAS AVG; Fortuna) (253-254) back
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Aureus - Uranius Antoninus FECVNDITAS AVG; Fortuna

 
Gold 5.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Usurpations of Syria (Roman Imperial usurpations)
Emperor
Uranius Antoninus (253)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
253-254
Value
Aureus = 25 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#284759
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fortuna (?), draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG

Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.

Comment

Mass varies: 5.53–5.56 g;
Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Uranius Antoninus (FECVNDITAS AVG; Fortuna) coin is that it features the image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Uranius Antoninus, a lesser-known Roman emperor who ruled for a brief period in the 3rd century AD. Despite its age, the coin remains in relatively good condition, with its gold content and intricate details still visible, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians alike.