Denarius - Julia Mamaea FORTVNA REDVX; Aequitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| 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#279440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVX
Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Mamaea coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's obverse side features the image of Julia Mamaea, the emperor's mother, who was a powerful and influential woman in her time. She was known for her intelligence, political acumen, and her efforts to promote the welfare of the Roman people. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Fortuna, who was revered as the embodiment of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire during this period, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who used it.
