Antoninianus - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Silver | 4.4 g | - |
| 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 | 292-288 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
-/-//A
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.15–4.76 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hercules on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the late 3rd century AD. Hercules was revered by the Romans for his strength and bravery, and his image was often used to symbolize the power and virtues of the Roman Empire. The use of Hercules on this coin may have been intended to promote the idea of Roman strength and resilience during a time of political and economic instability.
