Antoninianus - Magnia Urbica VENVS GENETRIX; Venus
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298418 |
|---|---|
| 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 was introduced during the reign of Emperor Carinus in 283 AD and was minted until 285 AD. It was the first coin to feature the goddess Venus on one side and the empress Magnia Urbica on the other. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which typically featured the emperor or other male figures. The inclusion of Venus and Magnia Urbica on the coin highlights the important role that women played in Roman society during this time period.
