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Sestertius - Lucius Verus TR POT VIIII IMP V COS III S C FORT RED; Fortuna
| Bronze | 24.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 168-169 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding in right hand rudder set on ground and corncuopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VIIII IMP V COS III S C FORT RED
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum. Fortuna Redux.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
Mass varies: 21.68–26.47 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, which is fitting since Lucius Verus was known for his successful military campaigns and his reputation as a wise and just ruler.
