© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus HERCVLI ROMANO AVG; Hercules
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| 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 | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265511 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 - Commodus (HERCVLI ROMANO AVG; Hercules) coin is that it features an image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. This is because Commodus was known for his fascination with the mythological figure of Hercules and often depicted himself as the legendary hero in art and propaganda. The coin's design may have been intended to emphasize the emperor's strength and power, as well as his connection to the gods and the mythological past.
