© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 148-149 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–3.37 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Fortuna) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, which is quite fitting since Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune. This coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his wise and prosperous rule, and the image of Fortuna on the coin may have been a symbol of the good fortune that the Roman Empire experienced during his reign.
