Aureus - Magnia Urbica VENVS GENETRIX, Venus

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#336, OCRE#ric.5.car.336
Obverse descriptionBust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAGNIA VRBICA AVG
(Translation: Magniae Urbicae Augustae. Of venerable Magnia Urbica.)
Reverse descriptionVenus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENVS GENETRIX
(Translation: Venus Genetrix. Mother Venus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - -
Catalog ID5340883970
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