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 divae for example. DIVUS JULIUS. DIVO ANTONINO PIO. DIVO PIO. DIVO CLAUDIO. DIVA FAUSTINA AUG. &c.