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Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Silver | 2.7 g | 14.5 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 | 291-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing front, head left, or walking left, holding club in right hand and trophy and lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
-/-//XXIA
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 0–3.8 g;Diameter varies: 0–22 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 particular coin was minted in Rome between 291 and 295 AD and was made of silver, weighing 2.7 grams. Its design features the image of Hercules on the reverse side, highlighting the emperor's association with the legendary hero and his virtues.
