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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana
| Silver | 3 g | 19 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, holding a torch in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Diana Lucifera.
Diana, the bringer of light.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.02–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 17.74–20 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 the image of the Roman goddess Diana, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. Diana was revered as a symbol of fertility, hunting, and childbirth, and her image was often used to promote the fertility of the Roman Empire. The use of Diana's image on this coin may have been intended to reinforce the idea of the Roman Empire's prosperity and growth during the reign of Julia Domna, who was the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus and a powerful figure in her own right.
