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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Maximianus HERCVLI VICTORI; Hercules
| Gold | 5.1 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 | 284-294 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding club in right hand and lion's skin in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
HERCVLI VICTORI
(rev. Σ)/-//SMA
Translation:
Herculi Victori.
To victorious Hercules.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximianus (HERCVLI VICTORI; Hercules) coin is that it features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on one side, and Emperor Maximianus on the other. This coin was minted 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 gold in the coin's production highlights the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during this period.
