© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus HERCVLI ROMANO AVG
| Silver | 2.6 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 | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bow, club, and quiver with arrows.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI ROMANO AVG
Translation:
Herculi Romano Augusto.
To Hercules, Roman emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.645–3.447 g;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 portrait of Emperor Commodus, depicted with a beard, which was unusual for Roman emperors at the time. This suggests that Commodus may have been trying to project a more philosophical or intellectual image, as beards were often associated with wisdom and learning in ancient Rome.
