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 | 291-294 |
| 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#305900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club sometimes with lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI PACIFERO
-/-//XXIA
Translation:
Harculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Hercules (HERCVLI PACIFERO) was issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (291-294 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, with Hercules depicted on one side and the emperor's image on the other. The use of Hercules on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's role as a powerful and benevolent leader, much like the mythical hero Hercules.