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#255201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
FORT RED
S C
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the name "Dupondius" itself is derived from the Latin word "dupondius," which means "double," likely referring to the coin's value being double that of a standard Roman denarius. The image of Fortuna on the coin serves as a symbol of the prosperity and good fortune that the Roman Empire enjoyed during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD).