Aureus - Hadrian FORTVNA SPES; Fortuna and Spes
136 year| Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 136 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing right, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia, facing Spes, advancing left, holding flower and hitching robe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA SPES
Translation:
Fortuna Spes.
Fortune and hope.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (FORTVNA SPES; Fortuna and Spes) coin is that it features the goddess Fortuna on one side and the goddess Spes on the other. Fortuna was the goddess of luck and prosperity, while Spes was the goddess of hope and expectation. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) and was considered a high-value coin in ancient Rome, with a value of 25 silver denarii.
