Denarius - Septimius Severus FORT REDVC; Fortuna and Hilaritas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna (Hilaritas?), draped, standing left, holding long branch 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
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORT REDVC; Fortuna and Hilaritas) (196-197) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on one side and the goddess Hilaritas on the other, symbolizing the blessings and good fortune of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.