Aureus - Uranius Antoninus FECVNDITAS AVG; Fortuna
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#284761 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 during a period of political instability in the 3rd century AD. Despite being made of gold, this coin was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating the high value placed on gold during that time period.
