Antoninianus - Diocletianus HERCVLI CONSERVAT; Hercules
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-294 |
| 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#305992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin and bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI CONSERVAT
-/-//SXXIT
Translation:
Herculi Conservatori.
To Hercules, the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Hercules on the reverse was minted during the reign of Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to commemorate the Roman gods and goddesses, and Hercules was a popular figure in Roman mythology. The coin's design features Hercules holding a club and wearing a lion's skin, symbolizing his strength and bravery. The coin's minting was likely intended to promote the ideals of Roman power and virtue, as well as to honor the god Hercules.
