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#305592 |
|---|---|
| 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 (HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG) was issued during the reign of Diocletian (289-293 AD) and was part of a larger currency reform aimed at addressing the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire at the time. The coin was made of silver and had a distinctive design that showcased the strength and power of the Roman Empire, with Hercules depicted on the obverse (front side) and the Roman Emperor Diocletian on the reverse (back side). The coin's design and symbolism were meant to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's unyielding power and its ability to overcome any challenges, much like the mythical hero Hercules.