RIC VI Aquileia 124 Maxentius obverse — Bust of Maxentius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped s... Obverse
RIC VI Aquileia 124 Maxentius reverse — Roma, draped, seated front on shield, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding glob... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Aquileia 124
Ruler
Maxentius
Denomination
AE2
Date
307 AD-310 AD
Mint
Aquileia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
6.85g
Diameter
25mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG CONS

Bust of Maxentius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand

Reverse

CONSERV - VRB SVAE

Roma, draped, seated front on shield, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by side, shield; as acroteria, statues or knobs; in pediment, star, crescent, or cross

About This Type

This RIC VI Aquileia 124 is an ae2 of Maxentius (307 AD-310 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Roma, draped, seated front on shield, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by side, shield; as acroteria, statues or knobs; in pediment, star, crescent, or cross. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.85g, 25mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Aquileia 124?
RIC VI Aquileia 124 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD-310 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 124.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 124?
The obverse depicts Bust of Maxentius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG CONS. The reverse depicts Roma, draped, seated front on shield, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by side, shield; as acroteria, statues or knobs; in pediment, star, crescent, or cross with the inscription CONSERV - VRB SVAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 124?
RIC VI Aquileia 124 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.85g, diameter 25mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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