Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG; 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 | 295-291 |
| 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#306578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club on rock, being crowned by Victory on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
-/-//XXIT
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
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 Maximian (286-305 AD) to promote the ideals of Roman virtues and mythology. The coin's design, which depicts Hercules holding a club and wearing a lion's skin, symbolizes strength, courage, and the power of the Roman Empire.