© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus HERCVL ROMANO AVGV S C
192 year| Bronze | 24.9 g | 31.5 mm |
| 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 | 24.9 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Upright club surrounded by laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVL ROMANO AVGV S C
Translation:
Hercules Romanus Augustus. Senatus Consultum.
Hercules. ROMAN AVGV Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.92–27.23 g;Diameter varies: 30–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Hercules, who was revered for his strength and bravery. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and it is a testament to the advanced metalworking techniques and artistic skills of the ancient Romans.
