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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Hadrian PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P 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#254588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P
FORT RED
Translation:
Parthici Divi Traian Augusti Filius, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. Fortuna Redux.
Son of the conqueror of the Parthians, divine emperor (Augustus) Trajan, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Hadrian coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck 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 fortune and prosperity. The fact that she is featured on this particular coin suggests that the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on the idea of good luck and prosperity during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
