© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger DIANA LVCIFERA S C; Diana
| Bronze | 23 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing front, head right, holding transverse lighted torch in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA LVCIFERA S C
Translation:
Diana Lucifera. Senatus Consultum.
Diana, the bringer of light. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.7–26.84 g;Diameter varies: 28–31 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Faustina the Younger, the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and the image of Diana was a symbol of the empire's strength and prosperity.
