© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Magnia Urbica VENVS VICTRIX; Venus
| Silver | 4 g | 21.5 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 | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet or Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS VICTRIX
-/-//SXXI
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.986–4.02 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Carinus in 283 AD, and it was the first coin to feature the goddess Venus on one side and the emperor on the other. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which typically featured the emperor alone. The inclusion of Venus on the coin was seen as a way to promote the idea of the emperor as a divine ruler, blessed by the gods.
