Sestertius - Gallienus DIANA FELIX; Diana
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-259 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing right, drawing arrow with right hand and holding bow in left hand; at her feet, hound.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA FELIX
Translation:
Diana Felix.
Diana, the fortunate.
Comment
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 hunting, wild animals, and the moon, on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Gallienus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 253 to 268 AD. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability, and the image of Diana may have been included as a symbol of hope and protection for the empire.