What is RIC VI Rome 139?

RIC VI Rome 139 is a Gold Aureus of Maxentius (306 AD-307 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 139.

Maxentius Aureus — RIC VI Rome 139

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Rome 139

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

306 AD-307 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS NOB C

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

HERCVLI COMITI - AVGG ET CAESS NN

Hercules, standing right, head left, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow and lion's skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Rome 139 is an aureus of Maxentius (306 AD-307 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, head left, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow and lion's skin in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Rome 139?: RIC VI Rome 139 is a Gold Aureus of Maxentius (306 AD-307 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 139.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 139?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, head left, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow and lion's skin in left hand with the inscription HERCVLI COMITI - AVGG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.