© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Faustina the Younger DIANA LVCIFERA S C; Diana
| Bronze | 11.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing front, head right, holding transverse lighted torch in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA LVCIFERA S C
Translation:
Diana Lucifera. Senatus Consultum.
Diana, the bringer of light. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.57–18.01 g;Diameter varies: 25–25.3 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, on the reverse side. This is notable because Diana was a popular deity during the Roman Empire, and her association with the natural world and fertility made her a symbol of abundance and prosperity. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's wealth and prosperity.
