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Antoninianus - Aemilianus DIANAE VICTRI; Diana
253 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANAE VICTRI
Translation:
Diane Victrici.
Diana the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.05–3.98 g;Diameter varies: 19–21.6 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Diana was issued during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of 2 years (253-254 AD). Despite his short reign, Aemilianus made significant changes to the Roman currency, including introducing new designs and metallic compositions, like the silver Antoninianus. The coin's design featuring Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
