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Maxentius, February 307 - 28 October 312 A.D.

Maxentius was the son of Maximinianus, and a talented soldier. He was raised to the rank of Caesar on 28 October 306 A.D., by the Italians and Praetorian Guard in rebellion against Severus II. He quickly invited his father, who had been forced to abdicate, to resume rule. Although declared a public enemy at the famed Conference of Carnutum, Maxentius remained in control of Italy until 312 A.D. At the famous Battle of Milvian Bridge he fell from the bridge and drowned in the Tiber. His demoralized army was defeated by Constantine I.


Click for a larger photo With the legend CONSERV VRB SVAE, Maxentius declares he is the Savior of the City (Rome), protecting its customs and privileges.
RL42395. Bronze follis, RIC VI 210, gVF, weight 5.658 g, maximum diameter 25.3 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 308 - 310 A.D.; obverse IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head right; reverse CONSERV - VRB SVAE, Roma seated facing in hexastyle temple, globe in right, long scepter in left, wreath on pediment; RBQ in ex; ex Colosseum Coin Exchange; $50.00 (€41.50)

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35060. Bronze half follis, RIC VI 63, EF, slight roughness, weight 3.382 g, maximum diameter 21.5 mm, die axis 180o, Ostia mint, 309 - 312 A.D.; obverse MAXENTIVS P F AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left shoulder; reverse VICTORIA AETERNA AVG N, Victory standing right, left foot on base of cippus supporting shield on which she inscribes VOT XX FEL, captive seated left, MOSTP in ex; ex Tony Hardy collection; rare; SOLD

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A625. Bronze half follis, RIC VI 128 var, aEF, weight 2.47 g, maximum diameter 19.3 mm, die axis 0o, Aquileia mint, 307 - 310 A.D.; obverse MAXENTIVS P F AVG, head in lion's head headdress right; reverse VOT / X / FEL / G, in wreath; RIC lists with with mark AQG, of greatest rarity (unlisted variety of R5); SOLD


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Obverse legends:

MAVRMAXENTIVSNOBCAES
MAXENTIVSNOBC
MAXENTIVSPFAVG
MAXENTIVSPRINCINVICT
IMPCMAXENTIVSPFAVG
IMPMAXENTIVSPFAVG
IMPMAXENTIVSPFAVGCONSII




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Roman Coins of Maxentius