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Antoninianus - Quintillus DIANA LVCIF; Diana
270 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing right, holding torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIANA LVCIF
-/-//P
Translation:
Diana Lucifera.
Diana, the bringer of light.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.19–2.84 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–19.41 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Diana, also known as the "DIANA LVCIF" coin, was minted during the reign of Emperor Quintillus in 270 AD. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil and hyperinflation in the Roman Empire, which led to the debasement of the currency and the production of coins with lower silver content. Despite this, the DIANA LVCIF coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today due to its historical significance and rarity.
