© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Magnia Urbica VENERI VICTRICI; Venus
| Gold | 4.5 g | 20 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing right, raising robe on shoulder with right hand and holding apple in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENERI VICTRICI
Translation:
Veneri Victrici.
To Venus, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.99–4.97 g;Diameter varies: 20–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Magnia Urbica (VENERI VICTRICI; Venus) coin is that it features the goddess Venus on one side and the Roman emperor Diocletian on the other. This coin was minted during Diocletian's reign (284-305 AD) and was part of a series of coins that were issued to promote the cult of the Roman emperors. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's connection to the gods and to convey the idea that he was a divine ruler. The coin's gold content and intricate design also made it a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
