© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Bronze | 6.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290-286 |
| 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#306525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, holding club in right hand and bow and lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
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 (represented by the abbreviation "VIRTVS AVGG") on one side, while the other side bears the image of the Roman Emperor Maximianus (290-286 AD). This coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and the image of Hercules was likely chosen to symbolize the strength and power of the Roman state. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for this coin was a common practice during this time period, as it was a readily available and durable metal that could be easily minted into coins.
