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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Commodus HERCVLI ROMANO AVG S C; Hercules
192 year| Bronze | 11.5 g | 25 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, nude, wearing lion skin draped over left arm, standing right, resting right hand on trophy and holdind club in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI ROMANO AVG S C
Translation:
Herculi Romano Augusto. Senatus Consultum.
To Hercules, Roman emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.14–12.77 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Commodus 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 the legendary hero on coins and other artwork. In fact, Commodus even went so far as to renaming the month of August after Hercules, and he often claimed to be the reincarnation of the legendary hero. This coin is just one example of how Commodus used currency as a way to promote his own image and reinforce his connection to the mythological figure of Hercules.
