Antoninianus - Diocletianus HERCVLI PACIF; 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#305995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI PACIF
-/-//SXXIT
Translation:
Harculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Hercules (HERCVLI PACIF) was issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (290-294 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, featuring Hercules on one side and the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the empire's strength and power, and its use of silver was a departure from the previous bronze coins, indicating a shift towards a more valuable and durable currency.
