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RIC VI Ostia 54

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Ostia 54. 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 victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, with the legend VICTORIA AE-TERNA AVG N or VICTORIA A-E-TERNA AVG N or VICTORI-A A-ETERNA AVG N or VICTORI-A AE-TERNA AVG or VICTORIA - AE-TERNA AVG N or VICTORIA - AE-T-ERNA AVG N.

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Historical context

Maxentius ruled the Roman Empire from 306 until his death in 312, governing Italy and North Africa with the recognition of the Senate in Rome. Although unrecognised as a legitimate emperor by his fellow rulers, he was the last emperor to reside permanently in Rome. The son of Maximian, his reign ended after civil war culminated in defeat by Constantine at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.

This bronze AE2 was produced at the Ostia mint under Maxentius's authority. The obverse depicts his laureate head accompanied by the inscription IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ostia
Authority
Maxentius

Design

Obverse
Head of Maxentius, laureate, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORIA AE-TERNA AVG N or VICTORIA A-E-TERNA AVG N or VICTORI-A A-ETERNA AVG N or VICTORI-A AE-TERNA AVG or VICTORIA - AE-TERNA AVG N or VICTORIA - AE-T-ERNA AVG N

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Ostia 54
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIA AE-TERNA AVG N or VICTORIA A-E-TERNA AVG N or VICTORI-A A-ETERNA AVG N or VICTORI-A AE-TERNA AVG or VICTORIA - AE-TERNA AVG N or VICTORIA - AE-T-ERNA 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.

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