Sestertius - Julia Domna LVNA LVCIFERA S C; Diana
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, with crescent on brow, mantle flying behind her, draped, standing left in biga of bulls.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVNA LVCIFERA S C
Translation:
Luna Lucifera. Senatus Consultum.
Luna, the bringer of light. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Julia Domna (LVNA LVCIFERA S C; Diana) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and it is a unique example of how the Roman Empire blended traditional Roman imagery with the portrayal of imperial family members.
