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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Valerianus RELIGIO AVGG; Diana
| Silver | 3.36 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 258-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, drawing arrow with right hand and holding bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RELIGIO AVGG
Translation:
Religio Duorum Augustorum.
The religion of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse side, which is quite unusual for coins of that time period. Diana was not a commonly depicted deity on Roman coins, and her appearance on this coin may indicate that the mint was trying to promote the cult of Diana, which was popular in the 3rd century AD. This coin could provide valuable insights into the religious practices and beliefs of the Roman Empire during that time.
