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RIC VI Rome 249

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Rome 249. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Maxentius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Romulus, right, with the legend IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO ROMVLO N V FILIO.

The reverse shows eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed tetrastyle shrine, doors ajar; doors may be arched or flat-topped, with the legend AETERNAE - MEMORIAE.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Maxentius ruled as Roman emperor from 306 until his death in 312, exercising control over Italy and North Africa with recognition from the Senate in Rome. He was the son of the former emperor Maximian and the last emperor permanently to reside in Rome, where he carried out major building works in the city.

Struck at the Rome mint, this AE2 bronze piece belongs to an issue honouring Maxentius' deceased son, Romulus. Maxentius dedicated the Temple of the Divine Romulus to him in Rome, reflected on the reverse by a domed tetrastyle shrine surmounted by an eagle with wings spread, accompanied by the inscription AETERNAE - MEMORIAE. The obverse bears the portrait of Romulus alongside the legend IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO ROMVLO N V FILIO.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Maxentius

Design

Obverse
Head of Romulus, right
Reverse
Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed tetrastyle shrine, doors ajar; doors may be arched or flat-topped
Obverse legend
IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO ROMVLO N V FILIO
Reverse legend
AETERNAE - MEMORIAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Rome 249
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO ROMVLO N V FILIO
Reverse legend to match
AETERNAE - MEMORIAE
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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