Quinarius - Carinus (MAGNIA VRBICA AVG) (283-285) front Quinarius - Carinus (MAGNIA VRBICA AVG) (283-285) back
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Quinarius - Carinus MAGNIA VRBICA AVG

 
Silver 1.3 g -
Description
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
Silver Quinarius (¼)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#298402
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAGNIA VRBICA AVG

Translation:
Magniae Urbicae Augustae.
Of venerable Magnia Urbica.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Quinarius - Carinus coin was minted during the reign of Carinus, who was the Roman Emperor from 283 to 285 AD. It's interesting to note that Carinus was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy, which had been weakened by previous emperors. The coin's design, which features the goddess Magnia Urbica on the reverse, reflects the importance of the goddess in Roman culture and religion during that time period.