Denarius - Septimius Severus FORT REDVC; Fortuna and Hilaritas
194 year| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna (Hilaritas?), draped, standing left, holding long palm in left hand and cornucopiae in left handFortuna (Hilaritas?), draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT REDVC
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci.
Fortune returns.
Comment
Mass varies: 3–3.389 g;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 Hilaritas, the personification of joy and happiness, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of good fortune and happiness under the rule of the emperor.