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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus FORTVN REDVC; Fortuna and Hilaritas
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 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 | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269597 |
|---|---|
| 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: FORTVN REDVC
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci.
Fortune returns.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.702–3.661 g;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 and Hilaritas) coin 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 is interesting because it highlights the importance of these two deities in Roman culture and their association with the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
