© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Lucius Verus FORT RED TR P V IMP II COS II S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 10.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-165 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding in right hand rudder set on ground and corncuopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RED TR P V IMP II COS II S C
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator, Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety), holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.953–11.12 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Lucius Verus, who was known for his military campaigns and diplomatic efforts that brought prosperity and stability to the Roman Empire. The image of Fortuna on the coin serves as a symbol of the prosperity and good fortune that the Roman Empire experienced during this time.
