What is RIC VI Ostia 61?

RIC VI Ostia 61 is a Bronze AE3 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 61.

Maxentius AE3 — RIC VI Ostia 61

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 61

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE3

Date

309 AD-312 AD

Mint

Ostia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

helmeted

Obverse

MAXENTIVS P F AVG

Bust of Maxentius, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm

Reverse

VICTORIA - AETERNA AVG N or VICTORIA A-ETERNA AVG N or VICTORIA AE-TERNA AVG N

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, inscribing VOT/X on shield supported by cippus, placing left foot on base of cippus; to left, captive seated left

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 61 is an ae3 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, inscribing VOT/X on shield supported by cippus, placing left foot on base of cippus; to left, captive seated left.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Ostia 61?: RIC VI Ostia 61 is a Bronze AE3 of Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 61.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 61?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maxentius, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, inscribing VOT/X on shield supported by cippus, placing left foot on base of cippus; to left, captive seated left with the inscription VICTORIA - AETERNA AVG N or VICTORIA A-ETERNA AVG N or VICTORIA AE-TERNA AVG N. Portrait type: helmeted.