© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus FORTVN REDVC; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.1 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVN REDVC
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci.
Fortune returns.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.779–3.28 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–16.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORTVN REDVC; Fortuna) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Septimius Severus, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Severus' reign, which lasted from 193 to 211 AD.
