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Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 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 | 286-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
C//-
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.55–4.55 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–23 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 was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who introduced a new system of coinage to combat inflation and stabilize the Roman economy. This coin, in particular, was minted during the period known as the "Tetrarchy," when four co-emperors ruled the Roman Empire simultaneously. The coin's design, featuring Hercules, was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the Roman Empire.
