What is RIC VI Aquileia 115?

RIC VI Aquileia 115 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 115.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 115?

RIC VI Aquileia 115 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.62g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Aquileia 115

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 115

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.62g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 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, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; opposite, Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath with right hand and holding palm in left hand; between them, seated captive; as acroteria, Victory

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 115 is an ae2 of Maxentius (307 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Roma, draped, seated left on shield, in tetrastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; opposite, Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath with right hand and holding palm in left hand; between them, seated captive; as acroteria, Victory. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.62g, 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 115?: RIC VI Aquileia 115 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 115.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 115?: 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, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; opposite, Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath with right hand and holding palm in left hand; between them, seated captive; as acroteria, Victory with the inscription CONSERV - VRB SVAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 115?: RIC VI Aquileia 115 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.62g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.