148AD-149AD Denarius – Antoninus Pius / Fortuna

148AD-149AD Denarius Antoninus Pius Fortuna Obverse

The 148AD-149AD Denarius - Antoninus Pius / Fortuna

Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at the Rome Mint between 148AD and 149AD. Diameter 17mm, weighs 2.69g.

Dating: The Reverse says "COS IIII" and Antoninus Pius became Consul for the fourth and last time on 1 Jan 145AD. The obverse legend shows "TR P XII", indicating the coin was struck during the period Pius held the Tribunician Powers for the twelfth time, which was 148 to 149 AD.

The Obverse shows the laureated head of Emperor Antoninus Pius facing right. Legend is "ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII".

The Reverse shows the Goddess Fortuna, standing, facing left, holding a rudder in her right hand and cradling a cornucopia in her left arm. Legend around is "COS IIII".

Image credit: Museums Victoria
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 148AD. See Coins and Events of 148
Monarch/Ruler: Antoninus Pius (Emperor 138AD-161AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins and see which Roman coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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