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 | 258-259 |
| 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#286817 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Sestertius coin featuring Diana, also known as DIANA FELIX, was minted during the reign of Gallienus (258-259 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a rare representation of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and fertility, with a crescent moon on her forehead. This image of Diana was not commonly depicted on Roman coins, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.