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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Numerian VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Gold | 6.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Numerian (VIRTVS AVGG; 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 coin's gold content and weight of 6.2 grams make it a valuable and significant artifact from the Roman Empire.
