RIC VI Ostia 39 — Maxentius AE2
RIC VI Ostia 39 · 309 AD-312 AD · Ostia
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Head of Maxentius, laureate, right
Reverse
AETERNITAS AVG N
Wolf and twins, standing right
About This Type
This RIC VI Ostia 39 is an ae2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Ostia 39?
- RIC VI Ostia 39 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 39.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 39?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maxentius, laureate, right 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.
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