Denarius - Septimius Severus HERCVLI DEFENS; Hercules
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| 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#269748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, naked except for lion-skin on left arm, standing right, leaning on club in right hand and holding bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI DEFENS
Translation:
Herculi Defensor.
Hercules, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (HERCVLI DEFENS; Hercules) coin features an image of the Roman god Hercules on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. This is because Hercules was not typically associated with the Roman Empire, and his inclusion on the coin may have been a personal preference of Septimius Severus, who was known for his admiration of Greek culture.
