Aureus - Hadrian FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna
| 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 |
| Years | 133-135 |
| 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#256475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and clasping hands with Fortuna, standing left, holding cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE REDVCI
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Hadrian (FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on one side, which is fitting since the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, who was known for his extensive building projects and cultural reforms. The coin's design serves as a representation of the prosperity and good fortune that the Roman Empire experienced during Hadrian's rule.
