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RIC VI Aquileia 121a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Aquileia 121a. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Maxentius. Mint: Aquileia. The obverse shows head of Maxentius, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows roma, draped, seated front on shield, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by side, shield; as acroteria, statues or knobs; in pediment, star, crescent, or cross, with the legend CONSERV - VRB SVAE. The obverse shows head of Maxentius, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows roma, draped, seated front on shield, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by side, shield; as acroteria, statues or knobs; in pediment, star, crescent, or cross, with the legend CONSERV - VRB SVAE.

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius served as Roman emperor from 306 until his death on 28 October 312. Despite ruling in North Africa and Italy—where he was recognized by the Senate in Rome and resided permanently—he was not accepted as legitimate by his fellow emperors. Maxentius carried out major building works in the capital before perishing at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 against Constantine. This coin was struck under his authority at Aquileia, a major Roman city in northeastern Italy founded as a military colony in 181 BC.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Aquileia
Authority
Maxentius

Design

Obverse
Head of Maxentius, laureate, right
Reverse
Roma, draped, seated front on shield, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by side, shield; as acroteria, statues or knobs; in pediment, star, crescent, or cross
Obverse legend
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
CONSERV - VRB SVAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Aquileia 121a
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONSERV - VRB SVAE
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Aquileia 116

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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