What is RIC VI Rome 207?

RIC VI Rome 207 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 207.

How do you identify RIC VI Rome 207?

The obverse depicts Head of Romulus, right with the inscription DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS. The reverse depicts Domed shrine, doors ajar, surmounted by eagle with the inscription AETERNAE - MEMORIAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 207?

RIC VI Rome 207 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.53g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maxentius AE2 — RIC VI Rome 207

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Rome 207

Ruler

Maxentius

Denomination

AE2

Date

308 AD-310 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.53g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS

Head of Romulus, right

Reverse

AETERNAE - MEMORIAE

Domed shrine, doors ajar, surmounted by eagle

About This Type

This RIC VI Rome 207 is an ae2 of Maxentius (308 AD-310 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Domed shrine, doors ajar, surmounted by eagle. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.53g, 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.

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.

All Maxentius coins Rome mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Rome 207?: RIC VI Rome 207 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 207.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 207?: The obverse depicts Head of Romulus, right with the inscription DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS. The reverse depicts Domed shrine, doors ajar, surmounted by eagle with the inscription AETERNAE - MEMORIAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 207?: RIC VI Rome 207 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.53g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.