© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII; Fortuna
| Gold | 6 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding patera and rudder on prow in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII
Translation:
Fortuna Obsequens Consul Quartum.
Dutiful Fortuna. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.18–7.28 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Antoninus Pius (FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII; Fortuna) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Fortuna was an important deity in ancient Roman culture and was often depicted on coins as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. The fact that this coin features Fortuna suggests that the Roman Empire placed a high value on the idea of good luck and prosperity, and saw the goddess as a symbol of those values.
