

Maxentius 22mm aVF follis of Ostia Sear
3776 V.M. 14 RIC 35
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG - Laureate head right
AETERNITAS AVG N - The Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) facing, each holding a scepter and restraining a horse
I have to get a better example of this coin - it is one of my
favorites. I find all of Maxentius' coins fascinating. Since his
power was based in Rome he did everything in his power to declare himself as the
heir to and savior of Roman glory. ex. Melqart


Maxentius
25mm VF follis of Rome Sear 3779
V.M. 18 RIC 208
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG - Laureate head right
CONSER VRB SVAE - Cult image of Rome in temple of six columns
Again, Maxentius being "More Roman than Thou". The reverse
inscription declares him "Protector of the City's Traditions".
ex. Melqart


Maxentius 24mm gVF follis of Ostia
Sear 3782 V.M. 20 RIC 45
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG - Laureate head right
FIDES MILITVM AVG N - Fides standing facing, head l., holding a standard in each hand
A very nice coin proclaiming the Fidelity of the Army. ex. Herakles