Aureus - Hadrian DIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS FORT RED, Fortuna

€254,618.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year117
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.27 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#47, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.47
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PARTH F
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Traianus Hadriano Augustus, Divi Traiani Parthici Filius. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), son of divine Trajan, conqueror of the Parthians.)
Reverse descriptionFortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDIVI NER NEP P M TR P COS FORT RED
(Translation: Divi Nervae Nepos, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul. Concordia. Fortuna Redux. Grand-son of the divine Nerva, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).)
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Mint
MintageND (117)  - -
Catalog ID2407277450
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