Obverse:
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian
right. Text around IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN
VS AVG.
Reverse:
Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her
right hand and cornucopia across left arm.
Text around P M TR P COS II, in exergue FORT
RED (abbreviation of Fortuna Redux).
History:
Fortuna was the Roman goddess of fate and
luck. The ship's rudder signifys safety in
travel and the cornucopia represents all good
things from the harvest. On this coin Fortuna
Redux refers to Hadrian's safe return after
frequent absences abroad, and to the general
strength and security of his government at
home.
Date:
AD 118
Diameter:
1.9cm
