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RIC VI Rome 154

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Rome 154. Denomination: Uncertain value. Authority: Maxentius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Constantine I, laureate, right, with the legend CONSTANTINVS NOB C. The reverse shows three-turreted gateway, arch open, no doors, with the legend VIRTVS - MILITVM.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Maxentius ruled as Roman emperor from 306 until his death in 312, governing Italy and North Africa with recognition from the Senate in Rome. He was the last emperor to reside permanently in Rome, where he engaged in major building projects. Although active in the imperial administration, he was not recognised as legitimate by his fellow rulers, eventually facing civil war against Constantine and Licinius.

Struck at the Rome mint under Maxentius, this silver issue of uncertain value features the obverse legend "CONSTANTINVS NOB C" alongside the laureate head of Constantine I. The reverse displays a three-turreted gateway with an open arch and no doors, accompanied by the inscription "VIRTVS - MILITVM".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Uncertain value

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maxentius

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
Three-turreted gateway, arch open, no doors
Obverse legend
CONSTANTINVS NOB C
Reverse legend
VIRTVS - MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Rome 154
Denomination and metal
Uncertain value, Silver
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTINVS NOB C
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS - MILITVM
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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