Magnia Urbica Aureus, Venus reverse
RIC V Carus 340 · 283 AD-285 AD · Rome · Issued under Carinus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
MAGNIA VRBICA AVG
Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right
Reverse
VENERI VICTRICI
Venus, draped, standing right, raising robe on shoulder with right hand and holding apple in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Carus 340 is an aureus of Magnia Urbica, issued under Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing right, raising robe on shoulder with right hand and holding apple in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.99g, 20mm diameter.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Carus 340?
- RIC V Carus 340 is a Gold Aureus of Magnia Urbica issued under Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 340.
- How do you identify RIC V Carus 340?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right with the inscription MAGNIA VRBICA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing right, raising robe on shoulder with right hand and holding apple in left hand with the inscription VENERI VICTRICI. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 340?
- RIC V Carus 340 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.99g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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