As - Trajan (FORTVNA AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna) (101-103) front As - Trajan (FORTVNA AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna) (101-103) back
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As - Trajan FORTVNA AVGVSTI S C; Fortuna

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
101-103
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#253376
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FORTVNA AVGVSTI S C

Translation:
Fortuna Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the emperor. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Emperor Trajan on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign, which lasted from 98 to 117 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.