Magnia Urbica Antoninianus, Venus reverse
RIC V Carus 343 · 283 AD-285 AD · Rome · Issued under Carinus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
MAGN VRBICA AVG
Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right on crescent
Reverse
VENVS VICTRIX
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, shield
About This Type
This RIC V Carus 343 is an antoninianus of Magnia Urbica, issued under Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.65g, 23mm diameter.
About the Antoninianus
The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.
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 343?
- RIC V Carus 343 is a Silver Antoninianus of Magnia Urbica issued under Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 343.
- How do you identify RIC V Carus 343?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right on crescent with the inscription MAGN VRBICA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, shield with the inscription VENVS VICTRIX. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 343?
- RIC V Carus 343 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.65g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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