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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Lucius Verus TR P VIII IMP V COS III FORT RED; Fortuna
168 year| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263257 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 minting process was overseen by the Roman Emperor himself, ensuring its exceptional quality and attention to detail. The coin's design features Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during Lucius Verus' reign.
