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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Roman Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Rugser on February 28, 2005, 06:37:48 pm

Title: Maxentius- Problems with RIC
Post by: Rugser on February 28, 2005, 06:37:48 pm

Hi to all
This follis of Maxentius

d/  [ IMP C M] AXENTIVS PF AVG
r/   [MARTI CO]NS - E - RVAT AVG [N]
In ex.  R I P?

.) on reverse of the RIC VI, 266 is the legend equal and not the scene (lack the kneeling captive to r.)

..) on reverse of the RIC VI, 267 the legend is different (MARTI CONS - ER - VAT AVG N) and the scene is equal.

Is It a possibly unpublished variant?

I thank in advance for each news.

ser

Title: Re:Maxentius- Problems with RIC
Post by: curtislclay on February 28, 2005, 09:55:07 pm

A different legend break does not require a new number in RIC VI:  so your coin is RIC 267, but with a legend break not noted there.
This is assuming that the mintmark is REP.  RIP would be a totally unknown mark!