Follis of Maxentius

Artist Unidentified

Period Roman Empire (Ancient Roman, 27 BCE-395 CE)

Place of OriginTurkey, Marmara Ereğlisi (ancient Heraclea)

Date308-309 CE

Dimensions1 in. (25mm)

Mediumcopper with silver wash

ClassificationMetalwork

Object number

1913.375

Not on View

DescriptionStruck coin. Obverse IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG CONS: Bust of Maxentius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand Reverse CONSERV - VRB SVAE: Roma, draped, seated front on shield, head left, in hexastyle temple, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by side, shield; as acroteria, statues or knobs; in pediment, star, crescent, or cross