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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder sometimes set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVX
Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Mass varies: 2.735–3.57 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORTVNA REDVX; 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 202 to 210 AD, and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.
