Denarius - Elagabalus FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#189, OCRE#ric.4.el.189
Obverse descriptionBust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Antoninus Pius Felix Augustus. Antoninus, pious and fortunate emperor.)
Reverse descriptionFortuna, wearing modius, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; beneath seat, wheel.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORTVNA REDVX
(Translation: Fortuna Redux. Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID4882523120
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