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Aureus - Magnia Urbica VENVS GENETRIX; Venus
| Gold | 4.2 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Magnia Urbica (VENVS GENETRIX; Venus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carinus (283-285 AD), who was known for his extensive building projects and military campaigns. The coin's design features Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on the obverse (front side), and a depiction of the goddess Magnia Urbica on the reverse (back side). The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
