Denarius - Julia Maesa FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna and Fecunditas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| 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#276920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna (or Fecunditas), draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae; to either side, child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVCI
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Maesa (FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna and Fecunditas) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver is interesting because it features the image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and Fecunditas, the goddess of fertility, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Julia Maesa, who was a powerful woman in Roman society and played a significant role in shaping the empire's politics during her time.
