Quinarius - Elagabalus FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna
| Silver | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe 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 Quinarius coin featuring Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, was minted during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus (218-222 AD). This coin was significant because it was the first time that Fortuna was depicted on a Roman coin, and it marked a shift in the imperial ideology of the Roman Empire, which had previously focused on depicting the emperor as a powerful military leader. The inclusion of Fortuna on the coinage was seen as a way to promote the idea of the emperor as a benevolent and generous ruler, who brought prosperity and good fortune to his people.
