© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Younger FORTVNAE MVLIEBRI; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-175 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE MVLIEBRI
Translation:
Fortunae Muliebri.
To feminine virtue.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–3.45 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Faustina the Younger, the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant cultural and religious changes, and the image of Fortuna was seen as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the empire.
