Denarius - Septimius Severus FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna and Ceres
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna (Ceres?), draped, seated left, holding poppy and corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE REDVCI
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna and Ceres) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, 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 reflects the importance of agriculture and prosperity during this time period.