Dupondius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III FORT RED S C; Fortuna
| Orichalcum | 12.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 121-123 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
FORT RED
S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the name "Fortuna" is derived from the Latin word for "chance" or "luck." In Roman mythology, Fortuna was often depicted as a capricious goddess who could bring both good and bad fortune, and her association with the Dupondius coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the coin's value could fluctuate depending on the whims of fate.
