Sestertius - Hadrian COS III P P FORT RED S C; Fortuna
| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 129-130 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255846 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Sestertius coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. In ancient Roman culture, Fortuna was believed to have the power to bring good fortune and prosperity to those who honored her. The inclusion of her image on this coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was blessed with good fortune and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Hadrian.