Aureus - Septimius Severus HERCVLI DEFENS; Hercules
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-198 |
| 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#269176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked, lion-skin draped over left arm, standing right, holding club set on ground in right hand and bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI DEFENS
Translation:
Herculi Defensor.
Hercules, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Septimius Severus (HERCVLI DEFENS; Hercules) coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus was a powerful emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD and made significant reforms to the Roman Empire, including the introduction of a new currency system. The Aureus was a gold coin that was introduced during his reign and was used as a standard unit of currency throughout the empire. The coin features an image of Hercules on one side and the emperor's name and title on the other, highlighting the emperor's association with the mythical hero and his role as a defender of the empire.