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RIC VI Rome 202a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Rome 202a. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Maxentius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Maxentius, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows roma, helmeted, draped, seated front, head left, seated front in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, sometimes shield at side; as acroteria, knobs, sometimes Victory; in pediment, wreath, with the legend CONSERV - VRB SVAE.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
10
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Maxentius ruled as Roman emperor from 306 until his death in 312, holding Italy and North Africa with the recognition of the Senate in Rome, though his fellow emperors did not recognise him as legitimate. The son of Maximian and son-in-law of Galerius, he was the last emperor permanently to reside in Rome, where he carried out building works across the ancient capital.

Struck at the Rome mint, this bronze AE2 piece bears the obverse title "IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG". The reverse inscription "CONSERV - VRB SVAE" accompanies an image of Roma, helmeted and draped, seated facing within a hexastyle temple while holding a globe and a sceptre, with a wreath set in the pediment.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maxentius

Design

Obverse
Head of Maxentius, laureate, right
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated front, head left, seated front in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, sometimes shield at side; as acroteria, knobs, sometimes Victory; in pediment, wreath
Obverse legend
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
CONSERV - VRB SVAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Rome 202a
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONSERV - VRB SVAE
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

Varieties

  • RIC VI Rome 208

    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 Rome 210

    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 Rome 212

    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 Rome 258

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

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