Semis - Maximianus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | 291-286 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing front, head left, holding club in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Maximianus Semis coin features an image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. Hercules was a popular figure in Roman mythology and was often associated with strength and courage, making him a fitting symbol for the Roman Empire. The coin's design also includes the legend "VIRTVS AVGG," which translates to "the virtue of the emperor," highlighting the importance of the emperor's virtues in maintaining the empire's power and prosperity.
