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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Cistophorus - Claudius DIAN EPHE; Diana
| Silver | 10.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-42 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Temple of Diana of Ephesus, four columns, statue in center, right
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIAN EPHE
Translation:
Diana Ephesia.
Diana of Ephesus.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.83–10.8 g;Diameter varies: 26–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cistophorus - Claudius (DIAN EPHE; 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 Claudius. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign (41-54 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Diana's image on the coin may have been a nod to the cultural and religious significance of the goddess in Roman society at the time.
