DIVUS, DIVA, in antiquity, appellations given to men and women who had been deified, or placed in the number of the gods. See DEIFICATION, &c.
Hence it is, that on medals struck for the consecration of an emperor, or empress, they give them the title of divus, or diva: for example, DIVUS JULIUS. DIVO ANTONINO PIO. DIVO PIO. DIVO CLAUDIO. DIVA FAUSTINA AUG. &c.