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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Commodus HERC ROM CONDITORI P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P S C; Hercules
192 year| Bronze | 20.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 192 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, as Hercules, ploughing left with two oxen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERC ROM CONDITORI P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P S C
Translation:
Hercules Romae Conditori, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Hercules, founder of Rome, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the seventh time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Hercules on one side and Commodus on the other. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, where coins often featured images of gods and goddesses, as well as emperors and other important figures. The image of Hercules on this coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the cultural significance of mythology in ancient Rome. Hercules was a popular figure in Roman mythology, known for his strength and bravery, and his image was often used to symbolize the power and prestige of the Roman Empire.
