Antoninianus - Magnia Urbica VENVS GENETRIX, Venus

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.1 g
Dimensions22.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#350, OCRE#ric.5.car.350
Obverse descriptionBust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right on crescent.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAGNIAE VRBICAE AVG
(Translation: Magniae Urbicae Augustae. Of venerable Magnia Urbica.)
Reverse descriptionVenus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, Cupid, extending hands to Venus.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENVS GENETRIX -/A//SMSXXI
(Translation: Venus Genetrix. Mother Venus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - `A` in right field; `SMSXXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5566270870
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