Aureus - Aemilianus DIANAE VICTRI; Diana
253 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANAE VICTRI
Translation:
Diane Victrici.
Diana the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Aemilianus (DIANAE VICTRI; Diana) (253) coin is notable for its rare and unique design. It features a portrait of the Roman goddess Diana on one side, and a depiction of a victorious gladiator on the other. This coin is one of the few Roman coins that feature a gladiator, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
