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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Gordian III DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana
241 year| Billon (.450 silver) | 3 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 241 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon (.450 silver) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing right, holding lighted torch in right (?) hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Diana Lucifera.
Diana, the bringer of light.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.1–3.56 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - 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. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's power and influence, as well as the importance of the goddess in Roman mythology.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (241) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Gordian III (DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana) (241) coin.
