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RIC VI Ostia 35

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Ostia 35. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Maxentius. Mint: Ostia. The obverse shows head of Maxentius, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows castor and Pollux, wearing caps, nude, chlamys draped over shoulders, standing facing each other, both leaning on sceptre with outer hand and holding bridled horse with inner hand, with the legend AETE-RNITAS - AVG N or AETE-RNITAS A-VG N or AET-ERNITAS A-VG N.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Maxentius ruled the Roman Empire from 306 until his death in 312, holding control in Italy and North Africa with the recognition of the Senate in Rome. The son of former Emperor Maximian, he was not recognised as legitimate by his fellow emperors. He was the last emperor to reside permanently in Rome, where he carried out building works until his defeat and death at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.

Produced under his authority at the mint of Ostia, this bronze AE2 features an obverse portrait accompanied by the legend "IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG". The design represents the twin gods alongside the imperial eternity expressed in the reverse legend.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ostia
Authority
Maxentius

Design

Obverse
Head of Maxentius, laureate, right
Reverse
Castor and Pollux, wearing caps, nude, chlamys draped over shoulders, standing facing each other, both leaning on sceptre with outer hand and holding bridled horse with inner hand
Obverse legend
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
AETE-RNITAS - AVG N or AETE-RNITAS A-VG N or AET-ERNITAS A-VG N

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Ostia 35
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
AETE-RNITAS - AVG N or AETE-RNITAS A-VG N or AET-ERNITAS A-VG N
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Ostia 16

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

  • RIC VI Ostia 18

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

  • RIC VI Ostia 36

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

  • RIC VI Ostia 37

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

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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