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© JLSilinou
Denarius - Julia Domna DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana
| Silver | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#270023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Diana, sometimes with crescent on shoulder, standing left, holding a lit torch in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Diana Lucifera.
Diana, the bringer of light.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.637–3.44 g;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 period featured 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 at the time.
