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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 15.1 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, standing left, holding patera and rudder on globe, and cornucopiae.
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: 8.09–22.19 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 Antoninus Pius, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Antoninus Pius' reign, which lasted from 138 to 161 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.
