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#305591 |
|---|---|
| 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 issued during the reign of Diocletian, who implemented a series of economic and military reforms to stabilize the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Hercules as a symbol of strength and power, reflecting Diocletian's efforts to restore the empire's might.