Magnia Urbica, Augusta, 283-285. Aureus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.67 g, 6 h), struck under Carinus, Rome. MAGNIA V-RBICA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Magnia Urbica to right, with her hair in a plait ornamented with pearls and tied up on top of her head. Rev. VENERI VICTRICI Venus standing facing, her face turned to right, holding apple in her right hand and drawing out folds of drapery. Calicó 4409. Cohen 8. RIC V, 340. Very rare and a perfect example of the kind of coin that was very desirable in the late 19th century. Repaired hole at 3h, and with some marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection and from the collection of Archer M. Huntington (HSA 22166), Numismatica Ars Classica 67, 17 October 2012, 373.This is the last coin that entered the Trausnitz Collection, on the 29th of January, 2013.
Price realized | 4'400 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |