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Antoninianus - Magnia Urbica VENVS VICTRIX; Venus
| Silver | 4.3 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 | 4.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS VICTRIX
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Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Magnia Urbica and Venus (VENVS VICTRIX) was issued during the reign of Emperor Carinus (283-285 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. The coin's design features Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on the reverse side, highlighting the cultural and religious significance of the Roman Empire during that period.
