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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus FORTVNA REDVCI; Fortuna and Pietas
| 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 | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna (Pietas?), draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVCI
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.71–3.551 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 and Pietas) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and Pietas, the personification of piety and devotion, on the other. This coin is interesting because it highlights the importance of these virtues in Roman culture and the efforts of Emperor Septimius Severus to promote them during his reign.
