Antoninianus - Maximianus HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG; Hercules
| Silver | 3.4 g | 23 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 | 289-291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG
S/-//-
Translation:
Herculi Invicto Duorum Augustorum.
To the undefeated Hercules of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.68 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin featuring Hercules (HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG) was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Maximian (286-305 AD), who introduced a number of economic reforms in an attempt to stabilize the empire's economy and address issues of inflation. The coin's design, featuring Hercules, was likely chosen to symbolize the empire's strength and resilience during this time of change.
