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Nummus - Maximinus II HERCVLI VICTORI; Antioch
313 year| Silver | 4.88 g | 21.02 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus II (311-313) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 313 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.88 g |
| Diameter | 21.02 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, holding right hand behind back and leaning on lion's skin on club with left hand.
Officina letter in left field.
Mintmark followed by star in exergue.
Lettering: HERCVLI - VICTORI
Translation: To victorious Hercules.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Maximinus II (HERCVLI VICTORI; Antioch) coin is that it features the image of the Roman Emperor Maximinus II (also known as Maximinus Thrax) on one side, and the god Hercules on the other. This coin was minted during Maximinus' reign from 313 to 314 AD, and it's interesting to note that Maximinus was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige, which is reflected in the coin's imagery.
