Antoninianus - Maximianus VIRTVTI 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 | 289-293 |
| 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#306436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVTI AVGG
S/-//-
Translation:
Virtuti Duorum Augustorum.
To the courage of the two 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 Diocletian, who introduced a new system of coinage to combat inflation and stabilize the Roman economy. This coin was minted in Rome between 289-293 AD and was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. The image of Hercules on the coin was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the Roman Empire, and the inscription "VIRTVTI AVGG" translates to "the virtue of the emperors." This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the late 3rd century AD.
