Aureus - Maximianus HERCVLI VICTORI; Hercules
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | 284-294 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing front, head left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERCVLI VICTORI
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Translation:
Herculi Victori.
To victorious Hercules.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Maximianus (HERCVLI VICTORI; Hercules) coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Maximian (284-305 AD) to commemorate the Roman victory over the Germanic tribes. The coin features an image of Hercules, who was considered a symbol of strength and courage, and was often depicted on Roman coins to represent the power and military prowess of the Roman Empire.