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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus LVNA LVCIFERA; Diana
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Mass varies: 3.2–4.04 g;Diameter varies: 21.25–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (LVNA LVCIFERA; Diana) on one side and a representation of Diana on the other, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was produced during the "Crisis of the Third Century," a period of political instability, external threats, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which not only served as a means of exchange but also as a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
