Sestertius - Faustina the Elder P M TR P VI IMP IIII COS II PAX 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 | 140-161 |
| 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#261705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VI IMP IIII COS II PAX S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum. Pax. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time. Peace. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity during the reign of Faustina the Elder.