Antoninianus - Gallienus LVNA LVCIFERA; Diana
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#289469 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (LVNA LVCIFERA; Diana) and was minted in Rome between 260-268 AD, is considered to be one of the first coins to feature a female figure on its obverse (front side). The image of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon, was a departure from the traditional depiction of male rulers on coins and signified a shift in the representation of women in Roman art and society.