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Denarius - Severus Alexander FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 228-231 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder placed on globe with right hand and cornucopiae with 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 - Severus Alexander (FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on its reverse side. Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and was often depicted with a wheel or a ship's rudder, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of fate. The inclusion of Fortuna on this coin may have been a nod to the Roman people's belief in the importance of luck and good fortune in the success of their leaders.
