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Gallienus Antoninianus Luna Lucifera

Billon Antoninianus
Gallienus , 253-268CE
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 3.60 grams, Die axis: 12h

Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG
Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right

Reverse: LVNA LVCIFERA
Diana as luna, crescent atop head, advancing to right. Holds lit torch in both hands, drapery billows behind.

Mint: Antioch

Notes:
-The Roman goddess Luna, the equivalent of the Greek Selene, came to be associated in Rome with Diana. The reverse can be translated as 'Diana bringer of light'.
-The goddess Luna had her own temple on the Aventine Hill, but it was destroyed by the great fire of Rome circa 64 CE during Emperor Nero's reign.

Purchased from Civitas Galleries 2016, with handwritten ticket indicating ex Tom Cederlind

Collection : Ancient Roman Coins

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