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Aureus - Julia Domna DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana without crescent on shoulders
| Gold | 7.49 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.49 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#377095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana standing facing, head left, transverse lit torch in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA-LVCIFERA
Unabridged legend: Diana Lucifera.
Translation: Diana, the bringer of light.
Comment
RIC IV.I 548 VS this coinInteresting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana without crescent on shoulders) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features a portrait of Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and a depiction of the goddess Diana on the reverse (back side). The coin's unusual design, which features Diana without a crescent moon on her shoulders, may have been intended to emphasize Julia Domna's association with the goddess of the hunt and the moon.
