© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius or As - Hadrian FORTVNAE REDVCI S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and greeting Fortuna, standing left, holding cornucopia and rudder ususally on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNAE REDVCI
S C
Translation:
Fortunae Reduci. Senatus Consultum.
To returning fortune. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As coin featuring Fortuna, issued during the reign of Hadrian (133-135 AD), is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a tool for propaganda. The image of Fortuna on the coin was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous state, with Fortuna representing the blessings and good fortune that the empire had brought to its people. The coin was circulated widely throughout the empire, serving as a tangible reminder of the empire's greatness and the benevolence of its rulers.
