© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Aemilianus ERCVL VICTORI; Hercules
253 year| Gold | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, nude, lion-skin draped over left arm, standing right, resting right hand on club and holding bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ERCVL VICTORI
Translation:
Hercules Victor.
Hercules the victorious.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Aemilianus (ERCVL VICTORI; Hercules) coin is that it features an image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. This suggests that Hercules was a popular figure in Roman culture and mythology at the time, and his image was often used to convey themes of strength and power. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold and weighs 3.1 grams indicates that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during the Roman Empire.
