Dupondius - Hadrian DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P FORT RED S C, Fortuna

€254,611.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year117
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionOrichalcum
Weight12.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.3#40, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.40
Obverse descriptionBust of Hadrian, radiate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Divi Traiani Augusti Filius, Traiano Hadriano Optimus Augustus Germanicus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, son of divine emperor Trajan, Trajan Hadrian, the best emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionFortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P FORT RED S C
(Translation: Dacicus, Parthico, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae, Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum. Conqueror of the Dacians, conqueror of the Parthians, high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation, fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety), decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (117)  - -
Catalog ID1442276160
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