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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Didius Julianus P M TR P COS S C; Fortuna
193 year| Bronze | 12.6 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Didius Julianus (Marcus Didius Iulianus) (193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#268019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.713–22.99 g;Diameter varies: 25.61–27 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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, while the other side bears the image of Didius Julianus, a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 AD. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with multiple emperors vying for power and the empire facing external threats. Despite this, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman culture and artistry.
