Denarius - Septimius Severus FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna and Pax
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna (Pax?), draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVCI
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna and Pax) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's efforts to bring peace and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war and instability.
