© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Carinus Cuirassed; VENERI VICTRICI; Venus
| Gold | 4.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding Cupid in right hand and apple in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTRICI
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Carinus (Cuirassed; VENERI VICTRICI; Venus) coin is that it features the goddess Venus on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins. This coin was issued during the reign of Carinus, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote the cult of Venus. The inclusion of Venus on the coin may have been a way to emphasize Carinus' military successes and his association with the goddess of love and victory.
