Denarius - Julia Paula FORTVN FELIC; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 219-220 |
| 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#276883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding globe in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVN FELIC
Translation:
Fortuna Felicis.
Fortuna, the happy.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Paula (FORTVN FELIC; Fortuna) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during this period, as Fortuna was believed to bring good fortune and prosperity to the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Julia Paula, the wife of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. This coin was minted during her reign, and it's believed that the image of Fortuna on the reverse side was a nod to her influence and power as a Roman empress.