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Denarius - Antoninus Pius FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 158-159 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding in right hand patera above rudder on prow, left, and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII
Translation:
Fortuna Obsequens Consul Quartum.
Dutiful Fortuna. Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.84–3.74 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII; Fortuna) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side.
