Denarius - Severus Alexander DEANA LVCIFERA; Diana
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, holding torch in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEANA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Diana Lucifera.
Diana, the bringer of light.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (DEANA LVCIFERA; Diana) 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 the coin may have been intended to promote the cult of Diana, which was popular during the reign of Severus Alexander.
