© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius FORT RED TR P XXIII IMP V COS III; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 168-169 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RED TR P XXIII IMP V COS III
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Vicesima, Imperator, Quintum, Consul Tertium.
Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety), holder of tribunician power for the 23rd time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.703–3.72 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Fortuna was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the coin's design remained relatively consistent, with the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Fortuna on the other. This consistency in design suggests that the coin was an important symbol of stability and continuity for the Roman people during a period of significant upheaval.
