Antoninianus - Probus ERCVLI PACIFER or ERCVLI PACIFERO or HERCVLI PACIFER or HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules
| Silver | 3.8 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club and lion-skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERCVLI PACIFER or ERCVLI PACIFERO or HERCVLI PACIFER or HERCVLI PACIFERO
-/-//SXXT
Translation:
Herculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin featuring Hercules was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) that depicted various deities and mythological figures. The use of Hercules on this coin is significant because it highlights the cultural influence of Greek mythology on the Roman Empire during that time. Additionally, the coin's design featuring Hercules holding a club and wearing a lion's skin, which are iconic symbols associated with the demigod, further underscores the importance of mythology in Roman culture.
