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RIC VI Ostia 45

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Record status

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Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Ostia 45. 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 fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand, with the legend FIDES MI-LI-T-VM or FIDES MI-L-I-TVM or FIDES MI-L-IT-VM or FIDES MI-LI-TV-M or FIDES M-IL-I-T-VM or FIDES M-IL-IT-VM or FIDES MIL-I-T-VM. The obverse shows head of Maxentius, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand, with the legend FIDES MI-LI-T-VM or FIDES MI-L-I-TVM or FIDES MI-L-IT-VM or FIDES MI-LI-TV-M or FIDES M-IL-I-T-VM or FIDES M-IL-IT-VM or FIDES MIL-I-T-VM.

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Historical context

Maxentius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius), son of Emperor Maximian and son-in-law of Emperor Galerius, reigned as Roman emperor from 306 until 28 October 312. Although recognized by the Senate and governing Italy and North Africa, his authority was contested by fellow emperors in prolonged civil conflicts. His reign ended at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 against Constantine. This bronze piece was produced at Ostia, the ancient port city of Rome situated at the mouth of the Tiber.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ostia
Authority
Maxentius

Design

Obverse
Head of Maxentius, laureate, right
Reverse
Fides, draped, seated left, holding standard in each hand
Obverse legend
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
FIDES MI-LI-T-VM or FIDES MI-L-I-TVM or FIDES MI-L-IT-VM or FIDES MI-LI-TV-M or FIDES M-IL-I-T-VM or FIDES M-IL-IT-VM or FIDES MIL-I-T-VM

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Ostia 45
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
FIDES MI-LI-T-VM or FIDES MI-L-I-TVM or FIDES MI-L-IT-VM or FIDES MI-LI-TV-M or FIDES M-IL-I-T-VM or FIDES M-IL-IT-VM or FIDES MIL-I-T-VM
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.

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