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Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT II COS II S C FORT RED; Fortuna
| Bronze | 25.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT II COS II S C FORT RED
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Fortuna Redux.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
Mass varies: 22.38–28.1 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 its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of economic growth or prosperity under the rule of Lucius Verus, who was known for his military campaigns and public works projects.
