Sestertius - Caecilla Paulina CONSECRATIO S C; Diana
| Bronze | 21.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-236 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, with floating mantle behind head, standing right in biga, and holding flaming torch in hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Unabridged legend: Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, on the reverse side, which signifies the importance of the goddess in Roman culture and religion during that time period.
