Hadrian * Fortuna, 117-138 AD. AR Denarius

Hadrian * Fortuna, Silver Denarius
FORTUNA REDUX
"Return to us, victorious and alive, patron to all of Rome Hadrian."

Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG - Laureate head right-facing, draped left shoulder.
Rev: P M TR P COS II - Fortuna seated left, gaze apparently fixed on the rudder which is held in her right hand, arm partially extended, and holding cornucopia in left hand and arm.

Exergue: FORT RED

Mint: Rome
Struck: 118 AD.

Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 3.18 grams
Die axis: 180°

Condition: Stunning. Brilliant, radiant luster, perfect clarity. Exceedingly beautiful and much-nicer in hand than any photo can portray.

Refs:*
Cohen, 745
RIC II, 41a, page 345
SEAR RCV II (2002), 3493, page 146

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Kained but Able

[Jul 03, 2009 at 06:58 AM]

What a beauty. This must be the most Trajanic looking Hadrian bust I've ever seen.

rexesq

[Jun 27, 2011 at 02:52 PM]

My favorite style of Hadrian bust on Denarii, very nice example too, it's beautiful.

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