Roman Empire. Septimius Severus (AD 193-211). Denarius Minted in Rome. FORTVNAE REDVCI. Fortuna (No reserve price)

This denarius, minted in Rome during the reign of Septimius Severus, bears the inscription FORTVNAE REDVCI and depicts Fortuna, the Roman goddess associated with luck and fortune, often invoked for safe returns and successful journeys. Fortuna Redux, specifically, was venerated as the protector of travelers, including military and imperial personages on campaigns abroad. Such coins reinforced the role of divine favor in the emperor’s success and the welfare of the state. The denarius was a silver coin widely used throughout the Roman Empire as a standard for commerce and official payments, making its imagery an effective tool for imperial messaging in the early 3rd century AD.