Sestertius - Trajan TR POT COS S C FORT RED; Fortuna
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low chair, feet on stool, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS S C FORT RED
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Senatus Consultum, Fortuna Redux.
Holder of tribunician power, consul. Decree of the senate. Fortune that brings back.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, standing left, holding a rudder and a cornucopia. The inclusion of Fortuna on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was attributing its success and prosperity during Trajan's reign to the goddess's favor. This representation of Fortuna on the coin serves as a testament to the significance of the goddess in Roman culture and the importance of her association with the imperial power.
