Denarius - Septimius Severus FORT REDVC; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 195-196 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT REDVC
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci.
Fortune returns.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Septimius Severus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of Fortuna in Roman culture and the desire for good fortune and prosperity during a period of uncertainty.
