Antoninianus - Maximianus HERCVLI VICTORI; 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 | 291-294 |
| 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#306482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, walking right, holding club in right hand and trophy with lion's skin in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
HERCVLI VICTORI
-/-//XXIς
Translation:
Herculi Victori.
To victorious Hercules.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Maximianus coin featuring Hercules (HERCVLI VICTORI) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the coin remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and the fact that it features an iconic figure like Hercules.
