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Antoninianus - Magnia Urbica VENVS GENETRIX; Venus
| Silver | 4.1 g | 22.0 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, Cupid, extending hands to Venus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS GENETRIX
-/A//SMSXXI
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Magnia Urbica and Venus is notable for its unique design, as it depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features Magnia Urbica, a lesser-known figure who was likely a local patroness or noblewoman. This combination of a powerful deity and a mortal woman on a single coin is a rare occurrence in Roman numismatics and speaks to the complex religious and social dynamics of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
