Fortuna's most common attributes are a rudder on a globe, which signifies safe journeys and returns, and a cornucopia. She has also been depicted with a scepter and wreath, globe and olive branch, patera (round, shallow dish) and caduceus (staff of Mercury or a herald, a symbol of commerce), bridle, flower, ears of grain, and palm. A wheel may also be shown beside her.
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Add to Cart Geta, 209-211 A.D.
AE As, 10.21g. 25mm. Rome, 211 A.D. P SEPTIMIUS GETA PIVS AVG BRIT. Laureate and draped bust of Geta to right. Rev. FORT RED TR P III COS II S C. Fortuna seated to left holding rudder and globe with her right and and cornucopia in her left hand.; wheel beneath throne. RIC IV, 175b. BMC 276. Dark green patina Provenance/Pedigrees Ex: EJ Waddell, List 71, July 1997, lot 131. See more detailed imageExtremely Fine $1,500. |
