What is RIC VI Ostia 20?

RIC VI Ostia 20 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 20.

How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 20?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maxentius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Wolf and twins, standing right with the inscription AETERNITAS AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Ostia 20

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 20

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, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand

Reverse

AETERNITAS AVG N

Wolf and twins, standing right

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 20 is an ae2 of Maxentius (309 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Wolf and twins, standing right.

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 20?: RIC VI Ostia 20 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 20.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 20?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maxentius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Wolf and twins, standing right with the inscription AETERNITAS AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.