Aureus - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Fortuna
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150-151 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Fortuna) coin was part of a series of coins issued during Antoninus Pius' reign that featured various gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon. The coin features Fortuna, the goddess of fortune and prosperity, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The use of Fortuna on coins was meant to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire under Antoninus Pius' rule.
