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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS II FORT RED; Fortuna
117 year| 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 |
| Year | 117 |
| 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#254687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS II
FORT RED
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Fortuna Redux.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS II FORT RED; Fortuna) coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Fortuna was an important deity in ancient Roman culture and was often depicted on coins as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The inclusion of Fortuna on this coin may have been a way to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Emperor Hadrian.
