© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Maximianus HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules
| Bronze | 6.7 g | - |
| 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 | 287-286 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club with lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI PACIFERO
Translation:
Harculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hercules, who was a popular figure in Roman mythology and was often associated with strength and power. The coin's design may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's strength and dominance.
