Antoninianus - Diocletianus HERCVLI PACIFERO; 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 | 288-293 |
| 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#305596 |
|---|---|
| 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 PACIFERO
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Translation:
Harculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin with the image of Hercules is that it was issued during the reign of Diocletian, who implemented a series of economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the Roman Empire's economy. The coin was part of a new system of currency introduced by Diocletian, which replaced the old system of denomination based on the silver content of coins with a system based on the copper content. Despite the efforts to stabilize the economy, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the value of the Antoninianus coin fluctuated significantly during this period.
