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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules
288 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 20.5 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 |
| Year | 288 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI PACIFERO
B/-//SML
Translation:
Harculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
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 PACIFERO) was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Maximian (286-305 AD) that depicted various deities and mythological figures. The use of Hercules on this coin is significant because it highlights the cultural influence of Greek mythology on the Roman Empire during that time. Additionally, the coin's design, which shows Hercules holding a club and wearing a lion's skin, is a nod to the legendary hero's strength and bravery, qualities that were highly valued in ancient Roman culture.
