Antoninianus - Maximianus HERCVLI CONSERVAT; Hercules
Silver | 3.3 g | 21.5 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 285-288 |
Value | Antoninianus (1) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 3.3 g |
Diameter | 21.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#306539 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI CONSERVAT
-/-//PXXIT
Translation:
Herculi Conservatori.
To Hercules, the protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.97–3.74 g;Diameter varies: 21–22.4 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin featuring Hercules (HERCVLI CONSERVAT) was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design featuring Hercules reflected the empire's values of strength and resilience.