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Antoninianus - Gallienus DIANA FELIX; Diana
| Silver | 1.6 g | 11 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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 0–3.13 g;Diameter varies: 0–21.9 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Diana, also known as the "Diana Felix," was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its small size, weighing only 1.6 grams, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. 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 a crescent moon, symbolizing the goddess' association with the night and the cycles of life and death. The coin's minting was likely a tribute to Diana's popularity and significance in Roman religion and culture.
