Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna) (194-195) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna) (194-195) back
Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna) (194-195) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Denarius - Septimius Severus FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna

 
Silver 3.3 g 19 mm
Description
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
3.3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269594
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FORTVNA REDVCI

Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.

Comment

Mass varies: 3.175–3.6 g;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side.