Antoninianus - Gallienus (LVNA LVCIF; Diana) (260-268) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (LVNA LVCIF; Diana) (260-268) back
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Antoninianus - Gallienus LVNA LVCIF; Diana

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
260-268
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#288755
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Diana, draped, standing right, holding torch in both hands.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LVNA LVCIF

Translation:
Luna Lucifera.
Luna, the bringer of light.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and Diana was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the Roman Empire's military victories and ideals. The coin's design, which includes an image of the goddess Diana on the reverse, may have been intended to emphasize the importance of the Roman Empire's military prowess and its association with the gods.