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Aureus - Gordian III DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana
241 year| Gold | 5.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 241 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing right, holding lighted torch in right (?) hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA LVCIFERA
Unabridged legend: Diana Lucifera
Translation: Diana, the bringer of light
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gordian III (DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Diana, who was revered for her beauty and hunting skills, on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Emperor Gordian III. This coin was minted during Gordian III's reign (238-244 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
