Antoninianus - Maximianus HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 287-288 |
| 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#306256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
HERCVLI PACIFERO
Δ/-//-
Translation:
Harculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin featuring Hercules (HERCVLI PACIFERO) was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 287-288 AD, during the reign of Emperor Maximian, who ruled alongside his co-emperor Diocletian. This period saw a significant increase in inflation, and the value of the Roman currency, the denarius, had decreased significantly. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the argenteus, which was made of silver and had a higher value than the denarius. The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin was part of this new currency system and was used to pay soldiers and civil servants. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
