Aureus - Lucius Verus FORT RED TR POT II COS II; Fortuna
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| 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#263149 |
|---|---|
| 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 POT II COS II
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum.
Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety), holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
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 valuable and sought-after coins among collectors. It's made of gold and features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on the reverse side. The coin's value is estimated to be worth tens of thousands of dollars, making it a highly prized collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.