Antoninianus - Maximianus HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21 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 | 287-288 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
HERCVLI PACIFERO
Γ/-//-
Translation:
Harculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.2–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–21.522 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on one side, and Emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was facing economic challenges, and the use of silver coins was seen as a way to address inflation and maintain the value of the currency. Despite the challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who used it and the leaders who issued it.
