Antoninianus - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM; 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 | 290-295 |
| 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#305948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club in right hand and lion's skin and bow in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM
-/-//XXIΓ
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Diocletianus (VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM; Hercules) was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Diocletian in 293 AD, aimed at addressing the inflation and economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire at the time. The reform introduced a new system of coinage based on the argenteus, a silver coin that replaced the previous aureus, and the Antoninianus was one of the new coin denominations introduced. This coin was made of silver and had a higher purity level than previous coins, which helped to stabilize the Roman economy.
