Antoninianus - Constantius I VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 293-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, strangling lion; behind, club.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
A/-//XXIT
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Constantius I (VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various Roman emperors as gods or goddesses. Constantius I was depicted as Hercules, a popular deity in ancient Rome, to emphasize his strength and leadership abilities. This coin series was a way for Constantius I to promote his image as a powerful and divine ruler, and it helped to solidify his position as the sole emperor of the Roman Empire.