Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Crisis of the 3rd Century => Topic started by: Victor on December 01, 2023, 02:40:14 PM

Title: Magnia Urbica VENVS VICTRIX from Rome
Post by: Victor on December 01, 2023, 02:40:14 PM
Here's a nicely silvered example from a bit rarer Empress-- Magnia Urbica, wife of Carinus.

Magnia Urbica
A.D. 283- 285
Ӕ Antoninianus
21x24mm    4.1g
MAGNA VRBICA AVG; diademed and draped bust right on crescent.
VENVS VICTRIX; Venus standing front, head to left, holding helmet in her right hand and long scepter in her left; to left, shield set on ground.
In ex.  KAS
RIC Vii Rome 343