Denarius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XV COS IIII; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing right, holding rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XV COS IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (TR POT XV 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, often associated with the idea of good fortune and prosperity. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was blessed with good fortune and prosperity under the rule of Antoninus Pius.
