As - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules. Rome
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 291-295 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing front, head left, holding club in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the time of Diocletian's reign. Hercules was considered a symbol of strength and power, and his image was often used to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance.
