Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS III FORT RED, Fortuna

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year121-123
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#503, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.503
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFortuna, seated left, holding rudder (sometimes globe) and cornucopia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS III FORT RED
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium. Fortuna Redux. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety),)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (121-123)  - -
Catalog ID2274857830
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