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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius FORT DVCI TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III; Fortuna
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, a wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT DVCI TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci. Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium.
Fortune returns. Holder of tribunician power for the 30th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, minted between 175-176 AD, is interesting because it depicts the Roman goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, signifying the emperor's belief in the importance of luck and fortune in his reign.
