This silver denarius of Septimius Severus is attributed to Emesa and dated AD 194–195. The obverse shows his laureate head right with the legend IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II.

FORTVN REDVC invokes Fortuna Redux, Fortune who brings a safe return. The standing figure, catalogued as Fortuna (possibly Hilaritas), holds a long palm and a cornucopia; both attributes remain visible.

Attribution: RIC IV Septimius Severus 383Mint: EmesaWeight: 3.73 gDiameter: 17.5 mmCatalogued in the NumisLens cabinet — NL-YF86S-488PW

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Septimius Severus — Denarius, Fortuna, Emesa

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