What is RIC VI Aquileia 113?

RIC VI Aquileia 113 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 113.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 113?

RIC VI Aquileia 113 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.5g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Aquileia 113

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 113

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.5g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG

Head of Maxentius, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSERV - VRB SVAE

Roma, draped, seated left on shield, in tetrastyle temple, giving globe to Maxentius with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; Maxentius, draped, cuirassed, standing right; between them, seated captive; as acroteria, Victory; in pediment, wolf and twins

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 113 is an ae2 of Maxentius (307 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Roma, draped, seated left on shield, in tetrastyle temple, giving globe to Maxentius with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; Maxentius, draped, cuirassed, standing right; between them, seated captive; as acroteria, Victory; in pediment, wolf and twins. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.5g, 26mm diameter.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

About the Aquileia Mint

Aquileia (in northeastern Italy) was a late Roman mint operating from the late third through the early fifth century. It served as a major logistical hub for the northern Italian frontier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Aquileia 113?: RIC VI Aquileia 113 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 113.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 113?: The obverse depicts Head of Maxentius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, draped, seated left on shield, in tetrastyle temple, giving globe to Maxentius with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; Maxentius, draped, cuirassed, standing right; between them, seated captive; as acroteria, Victory; in pediment, wolf and twins with the inscription CONSERV - VRB SVAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 113?: RIC VI Aquileia 113 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.5g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.