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RIC VI Ostia 34

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Ostia 34. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Maxentius. Mint: Ostia. The obverse shows head of Romulus, right, with the legend DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS. The reverse shows eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed shrine, right door ajar, with the legend AETERNAE - MEMORIAE.

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Historical context

Maxentius ruled as Roman emperor from 306 until his death in 312, governing Italy and North Africa with the recognition of the Senate in Rome. He was the son of Emperor Maximian and the son-in-law of Emperor Galerius. Although unrecognized by his fellow emperors, he resided permanently in Rome, where he undertook major building projects before being defeated by Constantine at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.

Struck at the Ostia mint, this bronze AE2 piece commemorates Maxentius' deceased son, Romulus, whom the obverse legend names as "DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS". As part of his architectural works in Rome, Maxentius dedicated the Temple of the Divine Romulus to his late son. In keeping with this funerary commemoration, the reverse bears the legend "AETERNAE - MEMORIAE" alongside an eagle with spread wings standing atop a domed shrine with a door standing ajar.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ostia
Authority
Maxentius

Design

Obverse
Head of Romulus, right
Reverse
Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed shrine, right door ajar
Obverse legend
DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS
Reverse legend
AETERNAE - MEMORIAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Ostia 34
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS
Reverse legend to match
AETERNAE - MEMORIAE
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.

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