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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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#254689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of economic growth and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Hadrian.
