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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Silver | 4.2 g | 21 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 | 292-291 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club on rock, being crowned by Victory on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
-/-//XXIAT
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
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 was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Empire's "Crisis of the Third Century," a period of political instability, economic stress, and military challenges. Despite the challenges, the coin's design highlights the importance of Hercules in Roman mythology and culture, reflecting the empire's continued emphasis on traditional values and symbols of power.
