Denarius - Diocletianus HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules; Rome
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI PACIFERO
Translation:
Harculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
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 one side and the Roman emperor Diocletian on the other, highlighting the blending of Roman and Greek cultures during the late Roman Empire.