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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus HERCVLI CONSERVAT; Hercules
| Silver | 3.7 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI CONSERVAT
-/-//SXXIT
Translation:
Herculi Conservatori.
To Hercules, the protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.52–4 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin featuring Hercules (HERCVLI CONSERVAT) was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Maximian (285-288 AD) that depicted various gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon. The use of Hercules on this coin is significant because it highlights the importance of Greek mythology in Roman culture, as Hercules was a prominent figure in Greek mythology who was later adopted by the Romans. Additionally, the coin's design featuring Hercules holding a club and wearing a lion's skin, symbolizes the power and strength of the Roman Empire during that time.
