RIC VI Rome 215 Maxentius obverse — Head of Maxentius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Rome 215 Maxentius reverse — Maxentius, draped, standing left in quadriga of elephants, raising right hand; above, ... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Rome 215
Ruler
Maxentius
Denomination
AE2
Date
308 AD-310 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
5.72g
Diameter
25mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG

Head of Maxentius, laureate, right

Reverse

FEL PROCES CONS - III AVG N

Maxentius, draped, standing left in quadriga of elephants, raising right hand; above, Victory flying right with wreath

About This Type

This RIC VI Rome 215 is an ae2 of Maxentius (308 AD-310 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Maxentius, draped, standing left in quadriga of elephants, raising right hand; above, Victory flying right with wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.72g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Rome 215?
RIC VI Rome 215 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 215.
How do you identify RIC VI Rome 215?
The obverse depicts Head of Maxentius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Maxentius, draped, standing left in quadriga of elephants, raising right hand; above, Victory flying right with wreath with the inscription FEL PROCES CONS - III AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 215?
RIC VI Rome 215 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.72g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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