Sestertius - Commodus HERCVL ROMANO AVGV S C
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 Sestertius = ¼ 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#266037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bow, club, quiver and arrows.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVL ROMANO AVGV S C
Translation:
Hercules Romanus Augustus. Senatus Consultum.
Hercules. ROMAN AVGV Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Commodus, who was known for his vanity and ego. In fact, he was known to have renamed the month of August after himself, and this coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 180 to 192 AD.
