RB116501. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC III 885, BMCRE IV 1900, Cohen II 268, SRCV II 4163, Hunter II 294, gF, centered, dark brown patina, porous, 25.257g, 32.2mm, 180^o, Rome mint, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV (Latin: Antoninus Augustus Pius Pater Patriae Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima - Antoninus Pius, emperor, father of the nation, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time), laureate head right; reverse COS IIII (Latin: Consul Quartum - consul for the 4th time), Fortuna standing facing, head right, rudder on globe in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, S - C (Latin abbreviation: senatus consulto - by decree of the Senate) flanking across field below center

 

The Romans believed that Fortuna, after deserting the Persians and Assyrians, took flight over Macedonia and saw Alexander perish as she passed into Egypt and into Syria. At last arriving on Mount Palatine, she threw aside her wings and casting away her wheel, entered Rome where she took up her abode forever.