Thrace, Serdica. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ 19 mm. 4.1 gm. Obv: AVT KM AVC EV ANTONINOC, Laureate head right. Rev: CERDWN, Infant Hercules, kneeling right, head left, strangling two serpents. Varbanov 2096. Rare. Exceptionally well preserved.
Hera, jealous of Hercules, born of Zeus and Alcmene, sent two serpents to strangle him in his crib. The serpents were no match for the infant who demonstrated his strength in overcoming them.