© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II; Fortuna
139 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 139 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II
Translation:
Augustus Pius, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Emperor (Augustus) [Antoninus] Pius, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.74–3.1 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II; 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 inclusion of her image on this coin suggests that the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on the idea of good luck and prosperity during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
