Aureus - Gallienus DIANA FELIX; Diana; Rome
| 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#288443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing right, holding spear in right hand and bow in left hand; at her feet, running hound.
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; Rome) 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 obverse (front side) and the emperor's name and title on the reverse (back side). What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. In fact, the Aureus was the highest denomination coin in the Roman Empire, and it was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. The fact that this coin was made of gold shows the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during that time.