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Denarius - Hadrian PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS 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#254628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS
FORT RED
Translation:
Parthici Filius, Divi Nervae Nepos, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Fortuna Redux.
Son of the conqueror of the Parthians, grand-son of the divine Nerva, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that showcased the Roman Empire's military victories and territorial expansion. The coin's reverse side features Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune and prosperity, who was often depicted with a wheel or a ship's rudder, symbolizing the unpredictability of fate and the power of the Roman Empire.
