Denarius - Caracalla FORTVNAE FELICI; Fortuna
| Silver | 2.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 206-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae in right hand and resting left hand on rudder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE FELICI
Translation:
Fortunae Felici
To Fortune, the happy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (FORTVNAE FELICI; Fortuna) coin is that it features the goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, who was considered the embodiment of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor Caracalla's desire to bring prosperity and good fortune to the Roman Empire during his reign (206-210 AD).
