Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius TR POT XI COS II 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 | 156-157 |
| 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#261945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, standing left, holding rudder and raising skirt.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XI COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (TR POT XI COS II S C; Fortuna) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it depicts the Roman goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity.