Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT II COS II S C FORT RED; Fortuna
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264033 |
|---|---|
| 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
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. This is fitting, as the name "Sestertius" itself is derived from the Latin word "sestertius," meaning "a sixth," which was the original value of the coin when it was first introduced during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Over time, the value of the Sestertius coin increased, but its association with Fortuna remained, symbolizing the idea that good fortune and prosperity were within reach for those who possessed the coin.
