Dupondius or As - Hadrian FORTVNA AVG S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 10.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-135 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA AVG
S C
Translation:
Fortuna Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As coin featuring Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). This coin was an important denomination in the Roman Empire's currency system and was widely used for everyday transactions. The image of Fortuna on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's role as a bringer of prosperity and good fortune to the Roman people.
