Roman Collector Posted July 17, 2022 · Patron Share Posted July 17, 2022 Fortuna, the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess Tyche, was the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion. Fortuna was capricious and might bring bring either good or bad luck. She was a central figure in Roman life. The Roman people adopted the goddess into their tutelaries and consecrated nearly thirty temples to her in the different districts of the city. The goddess had many epithets. The following are those which appear on coins: Antiatina, Bona, Felix, Fors, Mala, Muliebris, Manens, Obsequens, Primigenia, Redux and lastly Fortuna Augusta/Augusti and Fortuna Populi Romani. Fortuna appears on a great number of imperial coins, standing or seated, and is depicted wearing the stola and holding a gubernaculum (ship's rudder), a globe, a caduceus, or rota fortunae (wheel of fortune) and a cornucopiae. On a coin of Commodus she sits holding a horse by the bridle. On a coin of Geta she is recumbent on the ground with a wheel and cornucopia by her side. This one depicts Fortuna Redux -- Fortune that brings back the Emperor in safety. Gallienus, AD 253-268. Roman billon antoninianus, 3.39 g, 20.1 mm, 11 h. Antioch, AD 266-267. Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiated and cuirassed bust, right. Rev: FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna standing left, holding short caduceus and cornucopiae; VII C in exergue. Refs: RIC 613 F; Göbl 1640b; Cohen 277; RCV 10220. Notes: VII C probably refers to Gallienus' 7th (and final) consulate, AD 266-68. Gallienus, though son of an emperor (Valerian I), could hardly be considered a fortunate son. Post your coins of Fortuna or anything you feel is relevant! 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted July 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2022 Nice coin and write up. There are are quite a lot of Fortunas. 28 minutes ago, Roman Collector said: Post your coins of Fortuna Faustina Minor AR-Denarius Augusta AD 146 - winter 175/176 Obv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right Rev.: FORTVNAE MVLIEBRI, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. (no globe) Ag, 3.16g, 18x19.6mm Ref.: RIC III 683, RSC 107, CRE-I 181 [S] var. (no globe) 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted July 17, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 17, 2022 This coin shows the "unfortunate" father & son on the same coin 😏. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 17, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) Nice => Roman Collector, congrats on snagging that sweet OP-coin Here is an ol' example with Fortuna ... Elagabalus - Silver Denarius Rome mint: 219 A.D. Diam: 20mm Weight: 2.54 grams Reference: RIC 19, S 7529 IMPANTONINVSAVG - Laureate, draped bust right PMTRPIICOSIIPP - Fortuna seated left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia; wheel under chair Ex-stevex6 ... I apologize for my poor photography skills ... below is the seller's photo (it's also a bit shaky) ... congrats again Edited July 17, 2022 by Steve 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted July 17, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2022 That is a damn fine neck beard my friend. Very fortunate indeed. No way Gallienus ever had to worry about wearing a scarf! My Fortuna isn't so lucky as it was cold out when she modeled for this image: Aurelian 270-275 CE Siscia. Antoninianus. Armored bust with Ray Crown R. RS: Fortuna enthrones L. With rudder and cornucopia, on the side wheel. C. 95. R.I.C. 220 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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