Denarius - Commodus HERCVLI ROMANO AVG; Hercules
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
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 deity in ancient Rome. The depiction of Hercules on the coin was meant to emphasize Commodus' own reputation as a strong and powerful leader, as Hercules was known for his incredible strength and bravery. This imagery was also meant to convey the idea that Commodus was a protector and defender of the Roman Empire, much like Hercules was seen as a protector of the gods and humanity in mythology.
