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RIC VI Ostia 41

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Ostia 41. 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 wolf and twins, standing left, with the legend AETERNITAS AVG N. Physically, the entry records material Bronze.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
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Historical context

This coin was issued under Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius, who ruled as Roman emperor from 306 until 28 October 312. Although recognized by the Senate in Rome and holding power across Italy and North Africa, he was never acknowledged as legitimate by fellow emperors. Maxentius, the son of former Emperor Maximian, was the last emperor permanently to reside in Rome, carrying out major building works in the ancient capital.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ostia
Authority
Maxentius

Design

Obverse
Head of Maxentius, laureate, right
Reverse
Wolf and twins, standing left
Obverse legend
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
AETERNITAS AVG N

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Ostia 41
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
AETERNITAS AVG 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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Catalogue references

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