© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Julia Domna LVNA LVCIFERA; Luna and Diana
| Silver | 4.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Antoninianus |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Luna (Diana?), with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVNA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Luna Lucifera.
Luna, the bringer of light.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.61–5.11 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Julia Domna, Luna, and Diana is notable for its unique depiction of the Roman goddess Luna (represented by the moon) and the Roman goddess Diana (represented by a crescent moon and a hunting dog) on the reverse side. This imagery symbolizes the close relationship between the Roman Empire and the celestial bodies, as well as the association of the empress Julia Domna with the goddesses of the moon and hunting.
