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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antoninus Pius FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 9.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 157-158 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing, left, holding patera set on rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII S C
Translation:
Fortuna Obsequens Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Dutiful Fortuna. Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.05–10.36 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Antoninus Pius coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the name "Fortuna" is derived from the Latin word for "chance" or "luck." In Roman mythology, Fortuna was often depicted with a wheel or a ship's rudder, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of fate and the power of luck in guiding human affairs. The inclusion of Fortuna on this coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was blessed with good fortune under the rule of Antoninus Pius.
