What is RIC VI Ostia 34?

RIC VI Ostia 34 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 34.

How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 34?

The obverse depicts Head of Romulus, right with the inscription DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS. The reverse depicts Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed shrine, right door ajar with the inscription AETERNAE - MEMORIAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 34?

RIC VI Ostia 34 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.78g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Ostia 34

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 34

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

309 AD-312 AD

Mint

Ostia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.78g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS

Head of Romulus, right

Reverse

AETERNAE - MEMORIAE

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 34 is an ae2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed shrine, right door ajar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.78g, 25mm 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.

All Maxentius coins Ostia mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Ostia 34?: RIC VI Ostia 34 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 34.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 34?: The obverse depicts Head of Romulus, right with the inscription DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS. The reverse depicts Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed shrine, right door ajar with the inscription AETERNAE - MEMORIAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 34?: RIC VI Ostia 34 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.78g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.