Aureus - Gallienus DIANA FELIX; Diana
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| 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#289069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing or walking right, holding spear in right hand and bow in left hand; at her feet, hound, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA FELIX
Translation: Diana, the fortunate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (DIANA FELIX; Diana) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. The coin features the goddess Diana on the reverse, which is an interesting choice because Gallienus was known for his support of the traditional Roman religions and deities, and Diana was an important figure in Roman mythology. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and his connection to the gods.