What is RIC VI Ostia 53?

RIC VI Ostia 53 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 53.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Ostia 53

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 53

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

309 AD-312 AD

Mint

Ostia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG

Head of Maxentius, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - AE-T-ERNA AVG N or VICTORIA - AE-TERNA AVG N

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 53 is an ae2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 53?: RIC VI Ostia 53 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 53.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 53?: The obverse depicts Head of Maxentius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AE-T-ERNA AVG N or VICTORIA - AE-TERNA AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.