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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucilla DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, holding long lighted torch in both hands across body.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Diana Lucifera.
Diana, the bringer of light.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.79–3.87 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Lucilla coin features the image of the Roman goddess Diana, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 2nd century AD. Diana was the goddess of the hunt, nature, and fertility, and was often depicted with a bow and arrow, as well as a crescent moon and stars. The inclusion of Diana's image on this coin may have been a way to promote the ideals of Roman femininity and fertility, as well as to emphasize the importance of the natural world in Roman culture.
