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Aureus - Julia Domna LVNA LVCIFERA; Luna and Diana
| Gold | 6.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Luna (Diana?), with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVNA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Luna Lucifera.
Luna, the bringer of light.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.55–6.61 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (LVNA LVCIFERA; Luna and Diana) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) and features his wife, Julia Domna, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin depicts the goddesses Luna and Diana. Julia Domna was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts, and this coin is a testament to her importance in Roman society during that time.
