Antoninianus - Diocletianus HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG; 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 | 289-293 |
| 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#305590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG
S/-//-
Translation:
Herculi Invicto Duorum Augustorum.
To the undefeated Hercules of the two emperors (Augusti).
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 issued by Diocletian to promote the cult of the Roman gods, and the image of Hercules was chosen to symbolize the strength and power of the Roman Empire. The coin's design also includes the inscription "HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG," which means "To the Unconquered Hercules, Augustus," further emphasizing the association between Hercules and the Roman emperor.