Denarius - Gallienus BONAE FORTVNAE; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-259 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONAE FORTVNAE
Translation:
Bonae Fortunae.
To good fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Gallienus (BONAE FORTVNAE; Fortuna) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268 AD. The coin features the goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, which is why it's also known as the "Fortuna" coin. Fortuna was the Roman goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and she was often depicted holding a wheel or a rudder, symbolizing the unpredictability of fate and the power to steer one's destiny. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was under the protection of Fortuna, and that the emperor's rule was blessed by the gods.