© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Antoninianus - Magnia Urbica VENVS CELEST; Venus
| Silver | 4.6 g | - |
| 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 | 4.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS CELEST
-/-//SXXI
Translation:
Venus Caelestis.
Heavenly Venus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Magnia Urbica and Venus (VENVS CELEST) was issued during the reign of Emperor Carinus (283-285 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms in the Roman Empire, including changes to the coinage system. This coin, made of silver and weighing 4.6 grams, was part of a new series of coins introduced by Carinus to replace the previous coinage system, and it features the goddess Venus on the reverse side, symbolizing the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire.
