© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus DIANA FELIX; Diana
| Silver | 4.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, walking right, drawing arrow with right hand and holding bow in left hand; at her feet, hound.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA FELIX
Translation:
Diana Felix.
Diana, the fortunate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Diana, also known as the "Diana Felix," was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD) and was part of a series of coins that honored various Roman deities. The coin's design features a depiction of the goddess Diana on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "DIANA FELIX" and shows a crescent moon, a symbol associated with the goddess. This coin is significant not only for its historical value but also for its artistic and cultural significance, as it showcases the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail that was characteristic of Roman coinage during that time.
