Dupondius - Hadrian PONT MAX TR POT COS DES II FORT RED SC, Fortuna

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 117
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Orichalcum
Weight 12.5 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
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Reference(s) RIC II.3#97, OCRE#ric.2_3(2).hdn.97
Obverse description Bust of Hadrian, radiate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Divi Traiani Parthici Filius, Divi Nervae Nepos, Traiano Hadriano Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, son of divine Trajan, conqueror of the Parthians, grand-son of divine Nerva, Trajan Hadrian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PONT MAX TR POT COS DES II FORT RED SC
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Designatus Secundum. Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul elect for the second time. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety). Decree of the senate.)
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Mintage ND (117) - -
Numisquare ID 7927202510
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