© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna LVNA LVCIFERA; Luna and Diana
| Silver | 2.7 g | 19.5 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Luna (Diana?), with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVNA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Luna Lucifera.
Luna, the bringer of light.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.41–3.03 g;Diameter varies: 18.72–20 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 - Julia Domna coin is that it features the image of Luna (the Roman goddess of the moon) and Diana (the Roman goddess of the hunt) on the reverse side, which is a unique representation of the two deities together on a Roman coin.
