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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 149-150 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.96–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–17.64 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 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 Fortuna on this coin may have been a way to express the hopes of the Roman people for a prosperous and fortunate reign under Antoninus Pius.
