Maxentius AE2, Maxentius reverse
RIC VI Rome 225 · 308 AD-310 AD · Rome
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Head of Maxentius, laureate, right
Reverse
VIRTV-S - AVG N
Maxentius, draped, seated left on curule chair, being crowned with palm by Victory, receiving globe from soldier facing him; in background, a third figure and two standards
About This Type
This RIC VI Rome 225 is an ae2 of Maxentius (308 AD-310 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Maxentius, draped, seated left on curule chair, being crowned with palm by Victory, receiving globe from soldier facing him; in background, a third figure and two standards.
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 225?
- RIC VI Rome 225 is a Bronze AE2 of Maxentius (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 225.
- How do you identify RIC VI Rome 225?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maxentius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Maxentius, draped, seated left on curule chair, being crowned with palm by Victory, receiving globe from soldier facing him; in background, a third figure and two standards with the inscription VIRTV-S - AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.
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