Denarius - Commodus HERCVLI ROMANO AVG
| Silver | 3.2 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club of Hercules with legend to either side in 3 lines within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI ROMANO AVG
Unabridged legend: Herculi Romano Augusto.
Translation: To Hercules, Roman emperor.
Comment
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 standing left, holding a club and wearing a lion's skin, surrounded by a wreath. This design was only used during the reign of Commodus, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
