Dupondius - Commodus HERC ROM CONDITORI COS VII P P S C; Hercules
192 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 192 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, as Hercules, ploughing left with two oxen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERC ROM CONDITORI COS VII P P S C
Translation:
Hercules Romae Conditori, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Hercules, founder of Rome, consul for the seventh time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Commodus (HERC ROM CONDITORI COS VII P P S C; Hercules) (192) coin features an image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. This is because Commodus was known for his fascination with the mythological figure of Hercules and often depicted himself as a latter-day Hercules in art and propaganda. In fact, Commodus even went so far as to renaming the month of August after Hercules, and he often held lavish games and festivals in honor of the demigod. The inclusion of Hercules on this coin is a reflection of Commodus's efforts to associate himself with the legendary hero and to promote his own image as a powerful and benevolent ruler.
