Denarius - Hadrian FORT REDVCI; 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 | 133-135 |
| 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#256491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; resting against her side, rudder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT REDVCI
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci.
Fortune returns.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Hadrian (FORT REDVCI; Fortuna) coin is that it features the goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to bring good luck to the coin's owner or to symbolize the prosperity of the Roman Empire during Hadrian's rule.
