RIC VI Ostia 31 Maxentius obverse — Head of Galerius, veiled, right Obverse
RIC VI Ostia 31 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 31
Ruler
Maxentius
Denomination
AE2
Date
309 AD-312 AD
Mint
Ostia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
6.6g
Diameter
23mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
veiled
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO MAXIMIANO SOCERO

Head of Galerius, veiled, right

Reverse

AETERNAE - MEMORIA

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 31 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 6.6g, 23mm 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 31?
RIC VI Ostia 31 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 31.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 31?
The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, veiled, right with the inscription IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO MAXIMIANO SOCERO. 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 31?
RIC VI Ostia 31 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.6g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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