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RIC V Carus 340

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carus 340. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Carinus; Numerian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right, with the legend MAGNIA VRBICA AVG.

The reverse shows venus, draped, standing right, raising robe on shoulder with right hand and holding apple in left hand, with the legend VENERI VICTRICI.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

This gold aureus was issued at the mint of Rome under the authority of the joint emperors Carinus and Numerian. Sons of the emperor Carus, the brothers ruled the Roman Empire together following their father's death, with Numerian reigning from 283 until November 284, alongside his elder brother Carinus, who was Roman emperor from 283 until his death in 285.

The aureus served as the principal gold denomination of ancient Rome from the first century BC until the early fourth century AD. Valued at twenty-five silver denarii, the denomination was standardised during the imperial period. This issue depicts Magnia Urbica on the obverse, accompanied by the title "MAGNIA VRBICA AVG", whilst the reverse portrays the goddess Venus holding an apple and raising her robe, paired with the legend "VENERI VICTRICI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Carinus; Numerian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing right, raising robe on shoulder with right hand and holding apple in left hand
Obverse legend
MAGNIA VRBICA AVG
Reverse legend
VENERI VICTRICI

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carus 340
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
MAGNIA VRBICA AVG
Reverse legend to match
VENERI VICTRICI
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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