© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Probus HERCVLI INMORTALI; Hercules
| Gold | 6.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, walking right, dragging Cerberus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI INMORTALI
Translation:
Herculi Inmortali.
Imortal Hercules.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Probus coin featuring Hercules was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) that depicted various deities and mythological figures. The use of Hercules on this coin is significant because it highlights the cultural exchange and influence of Greek mythology on Roman culture during that time. Hercules, or Heracles in Greek, was a prominent figure in Greek mythology, and his depiction on Roman coins demonstrates the Roman Empire's adoption and adaptation of Greek cultural icons.
