© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Commodus HERCVLI COMITI S C; Hercules
| Bronze | 8.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-192 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, nude, wearing lion skin draped over left arm, standing right, leanding on club and holding bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI COMITI S C
Translation:
Herculi Comiti. Senatus Consultum.
To Hercules, minister [of the Lord]. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hercules, who was a popular figure in Roman mythology and was often associated with strength and power. The coin's design may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's strength and power during the reign of Commodus.
