Aureus - Commodus HERCVLI ROMANO AVG; Hercules
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, wearing lion-skin, holding club in left hand and crowning with right hand a trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI ROMANO AVG
Translation:
Herculi Romano Augusto.
To 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 (HERCVLI ROMANO AVG; Hercules) was minted during his reign from 191-192 AD. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting Hercules standing between two pillars, with a lion's head at his feet and a club in his hand. This design was meant to symbolize the emperor's strength and power, as Hercules was considered a legendary hero in Roman mythology. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
