RIC VI Ostia 25 Maxentius obverse — Head of Maximian, veiled, right Obverse
RIC VI Ostia 25 Maxentius reverse — Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed hexastyle shrine, right door ajar Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Ostia 25
Ruler
Maxentius
Denomination
AE2
Date
309 AD-312 AD
Mint
Ostia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
5.8g
Diameter
24mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
veiled
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVO MAXIMIANO PATRI MAXENTIVS AVG

Head of Maximian, veiled, right

Reverse

AETERNAE - MEMORIA

Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed hexastyle shrine, right door ajar

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 25 is an ae2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed hexastyle shrine, right door ajar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.8g, 24mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Ostia 25?
RIC VI Ostia 25 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 25.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 25?
The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, veiled, right with the inscription DIVO MAXIMIANO PATRI MAXENTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed hexastyle shrine, right door ajar with the inscription AETERNAE - MEMORIA. Portrait type: veiled.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 25?
RIC VI Ostia 25 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.8g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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