© 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 LVNA LVCIFERA; Diana
| Silver | 3.1 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diana, wearing crescent on head, draped, walking right, holding torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVNA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Luna Lucifera.
Luna, the bringer of light.
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 , which features Gallienus (LVNA LVCIFERA; Diana) on one side and Diana on the other, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Gallienus, who was emperor from 260 to 268 AD, a period marked by constant wars, invasions, and internal strife. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins, like this Antoninianus, which showcase the empire's artistic and technological advancements.
