What is RIC VI Ostia 19?

RIC VI Ostia 19 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 19.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Ostia 19

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 19

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

309 AD

Mint

Ostia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG

Bust of Maxentius, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm

Reverse

AETE-RNITAS - AVG N or AETE-RNITAS A-VG N or AET-ERNITAS - AVG N or AET-ERNITAS A-VG N

Castor and Pollux, wearing caps, nude, chlamys draped over shoulders, standing facing each other, both leaning on sceptre with outer hand and holding bridled horse with inner hand; between, wolf and twins, standing left

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 19 is an ae2 of Maxentius (309 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Castor and Pollux, wearing caps, nude, chlamys draped over shoulders, standing facing each other, both leaning on sceptre with outer hand and holding bridled horse with inner hand; between, wolf and twins, standing left.

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.

All Maxentius coins Ostia mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Ostia 19?: RIC VI Ostia 19 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 19.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 19?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maxentius, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Castor and Pollux, wearing caps, nude, chlamys draped over shoulders, standing facing each other, both leaning on sceptre with outer hand and holding bridled horse with inner hand; between, wolf and twins, standing left with the inscription AETE-RNITAS - AVG N or AETE-RNITAS A-VG N or AET-ERNITAS - AVG N or AET-ERNITAS A-VG N. Portrait type: laureate.