Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Fortuna) (121-123) front Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Fortuna) (121-123) back
Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS III; Fortuna) (121-123) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III; Fortuna

 
Silver 3.2 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
121-123
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#255119
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Hadrian-Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and spear or sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P COS III

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.

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.