Denarius - Hadrian (PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS FORT RED; Fortuna) (117) front Denarius - Hadrian (PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS FORT RED; Fortuna) (117) back
Denarius - Hadrian (PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS FORT RED; Fortuna) (117) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian PARTH F DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS FORT RED; Fortuna

117 year
Silver 3.1 g 18 mm
Description
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
3.1 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#254629
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

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.