© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Semis - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Bronze | 5.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hercules on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. Hercules was a popular figure in Roman mythology and was often associated with strength and power, making him a fitting symbol for the Roman Empire.
