© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Magnia Urbica IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Silver | 4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Magnia Urbica (282-284) |
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, peacock.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IVNO REGINA
-/-//KAΓ
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To queen Juno.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.82–4.09 g;Diameter varies: 22–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Magnia Urbica and Juno is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carinus (283-285 AD), who was known for his excessive spending and lavish lifestyle. As a result, the empire was facing financial difficulties, and the value of its currency was declining. Despite this, the Antoninianus coin remained a popular form of currency and was widely used throughout the empire.
