Coin (reverse), Denarius, minted by Quintus Rustius, for Augustus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by the moneyer Quintus Rustius for the emperor Augustus around 19 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a rectangular altar inscribed 'FOR. RE', an abbreviation of Fortuna Redux. This refers to Fortuna, the goddess of fortune, in her guise of overseeing safe returns. The legend '[CA]ESARI. AVGVSTO' identifies the emperor Augustus. The significance of the legend '[E] X. S. C', for 'ex Senatus Consulto' is not entirely clear for this coin.

The Romans recognised many deities, heroes and supernatural beings not directly related to the main family of gods. Some were worshipped under a particular aspect. This coin commemorates three guises of Fortuna: Fortuna Redux on this side, and Fortuna Victrix and Felix on the other.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-680-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  
• Date: Minted around 19 BC
  
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  • Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage. From 31 BC to AD 69. Vol. 1, revised ed. London: Spink and Son Ltd, 1984. 
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