What is RIC VI Aquileia 125?

RIC VI Aquileia 125 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD-310 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 125.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Aquileia 125?

RIC VI Aquileia 125 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.3g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Aquileia 125

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Aquileia 125

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD-310 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.3g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG CONS II

Bust of Maxentius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, 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 125 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 6.3g, 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 125?: RIC VI Aquileia 125 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (307 AD-310 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Aquileia 125.
How do you identify RIC VI Aquileia 125?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maxentius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG CONS II. 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 125?: RIC VI Aquileia 125 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.3g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.