© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Lucius Verus FORT RED TR POT III COS II S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 10.7 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-163 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RED TR POT III COS II S C
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety), holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.52–13.89 g;Diameter varies: 25.57–27 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The image of Fortuna on the reverse side of the coin is a representation of the Roman goddess of luck and fortune. In Roman mythology, Fortuna was believed to have the power to bring both good and bad fortune, and her depiction on coins was thought to bring good luck to the person who possessed them. The inclusion of Fortuna on this coin may have been a way for Lucius Verus to promote his own luck and success as a Roman emperor.
