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Aureus - Lucius Verus FORT RED TR P VIIII IMP V COS III; Fortuna
| Gold | 5.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 168-169 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RED TR P VIIII IMP V COS III
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator, Quintum, Consul Tertium.
Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety), holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.11–7.24 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 169 AD, is considered one of the most well-preserved and high-quality examples of Roman coinage. Its gold content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
