Denarius - Hadrian FORTVNAE 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#256480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and clasping hands with Fortuna, standing left, holding cornucopia and usually rudder by side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE REDVCI
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci.
Returning fortune.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (FORTVNAE REDVCI; Fortuna) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on one side, which is fitting since Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), who was known for his extensive travels throughout the Roman Empire and his efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state gods. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of Fortuna as a symbol of the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune under Hadrian's rule.
