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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus HERCVLI ROMANO AVG S C; Hercules
192 year| Bronze | 25.5 g | 30 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 | 25.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266038 |
|---|---|
| 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: 18.92–30.13 g;Diameter varies: 28.5–32 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 Hercules, who was a popular figure in Roman mythology and was often associated with strength and power. This makes sense given that the coin was issued during the reign of Commodus, who was known for his excesses and attempts to portray himself as a powerful and strong leader. The image of Hercules on the coin may have been intended to reinforce this image and to emphasize the power and authority of the Roman Empire.
