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Denarius - Commodus HERCVLI ROMANO AVG; Hercules
| Silver | 2.9 g | 17 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Hercules, wearing lion-skin, holding club in left hand and crowning with right hand a trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI ROMANO AVG
Translation:
Herculi Romano Augusto.
To Hercules, Roman emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.97–3.98 g;Diameter varies: 16–17.58 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features an image of Hercules, who was a popular figure in Roman mythology and was often associated with strength and power. The depiction of Hercules on this coin may have been intended to emphasize the power and authority of the Roman Empire, which was at its peak during the reign of Commodus.
