Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP V COS III FORT RED; Fortuna
168 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 168 |
| 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#263256 |
|---|---|
| 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: TR P VIII IMP V COS III FORT RED
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Fortuna Redux.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Lucius Verus and Fortuna, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Lucius Verus was co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, and their reign was marked by a series of wars, including the Marcomannic Wars, which lasted from 166 to 180 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to thrive, and the Aureus coin remained a symbol of its wealth and power.
