© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
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#306234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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;Example of this type:
Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin featuring Hercules (HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG) was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Maximian (286-305 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. The coin's design also reflects the political ideology of the time, as Hercules was seen as a symbol of strength and power, which were qualities that the Roman Empire sought to project during this period.
