Denarius - Septimius Severus FORT REDVG; Fortuna and Hilaritas
193 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| 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#269541 |
|---|---|
| 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 REDVG
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci.
Fortune returns.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORT REDVG; Fortuna and Hilaritas) (193) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune and prosperity, on one side, and Hilaritas, the personification of joy and happiness, on the other. This coin is interesting because it highlights the importance of these two deities in Roman culture and how they were often associated with the emperor's rule. Additionally, the coin's silver content and minting date (193 AD) make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.