Denarius - Hadrian COS III; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 124-127 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Translation:
Consul Tertium.
Consul for the third time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (COS III; Fortuna) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, which is quite unique as most Roman coins of that time depicted gods or emperors. This suggests that Hadrian, the emperor at the time, held Fortuna in high esteem and wanted to emphasize her importance in Roman culture.
