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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Diana, crescent on neck, draped, standing left, holding transverse torch in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Diana Lucifera.
Diana, the bringer of light.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.35–3.75 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.9 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna coin features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin, as most coins of that time depicted images of the emperor or other male figures. This suggests that Julia Domna, the empress who commissioned the coin, may have had a strong interest in the cult of Diana, which was popular in the Roman Empire during that time period.
