© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus HERCVL ROMAN AVGV
| Silver | 2.8 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 191-192 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Club of Hercules with legend to either side in 3 lines within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVL ROMAN AVGV
Unabridged legend: Hercules Romanus Augustus.
Translation: Hercules, Roman emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.1–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 12–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique reverse design, depicting Hercules holding a club and wearing a lion's skin, which symbolizes his victory over the Nemean Lion, one of his twelve labors. This design was only used during the reign of Commodus, making it a distinctive characteristic of coins from this period.
