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Dupondius or As - Hadrian COS III P P FORT RED S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 129-130 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#255853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COS III P P
FORT RED
S C
Translation:
Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum.
Consul for the third time, father of the nation. Fortune that brings back. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Fortuna on its reverse side. Fortuna was the Roman goddess of luck, prosperity, and fertility, and was often depicted with a wheel or a ship's rudder, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of fate. The inclusion of Fortuna on this coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was seeking to promote the idea of good fortune and prosperity through the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
