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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 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 |
| Years | 291-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club sometimes with lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI PACIFERO
-/-//XXIA
Translation:
Harculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.925–4.377 g;Diameter varies: 20–23.5 mm;
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 issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually reduced during this period, from 90% to 50%, in an attempt to combat inflation. Despite this reduction, the coin still maintained its value and remained a widely used form of currency throughout the empire.
