Diameter 33.92 mm
Metal Orichalcum
Mint Rome
Orientation dies 12 h
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Type Sestertius
Weight 28.45 g
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HADRIAN, AD 117-138
AE Sestertius (33.92mm, 28.45g, 12h)
Struck AD 129-30. Rome mint
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare-headed and draped bust of Hadrian left
Reverse: COS III P P, Fortuna, seated left, holding cornucopia in left hand and rudder in right; FORT RED in exergue, S C across fields
References: RIC II.3 1347; RCV - ; ERIC II - .
A magnificent medallic sestertius, with a masterfully engraved portrait and rich golden orichalcum surfaces. An exceptionally rare type. The exergual legend “FORT RED” is an abbreviation which may be translated as “Fortune who brings back,” and coins bearing this inscription were often struck in anticipation or celebration of the safe return of the Emperor from his travels.
Collection : Roman Imperial - the Nerva-Antonine Emperors