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Aureus - Commodus HERCVL ROMAN AVGV
| Gold | 7.17 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 191-192 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.17 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club of Hercules with legend to either side in 3 lines within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVL ROMAN AVGV
Unabridged legend: Hercules Romanus Augustus.
Translation: Hercules, Roman emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in the Roman Empire, and the one bearing the image of Commodus (191-192 AD) is particularly interesting because it features the emperor's image with a distinctive "forked" beard, which was a symbol of his supposed divinity. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it showcases the advanced craftsmanship and artistry of Roman coinage during that era.
