Sestertius - Antoninus Pius FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. In Roman mythology, Fortuna was often depicted with a wheel or a rudder, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of fate and the power of the gods to guide human destiny. The image of Fortuna on this coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was attributing its success and prosperity to the favor of the gods, particularly Fortuna.
