Princeps, A.D. 306/7
Caesar, A.D. 306/7
Augustus, A.D. 307-312
Bronze Nummus
Ostia mint, A.D. 309
Obv: IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG
Rev: AET-ERNITAS AVG N - Castor and Pollux, each with star above cap, nude but for chlamys hanging from shoulders, standing, facing each other, leaning on scepter and holding reins to bridled horses; wolf and twins between them
MOSTΔ in exergue
RIC 16
26mm, 6.1g.
Maxentius was the son of Maximian and, as far as he was concerned, the rightful replacement for his father after Maximian's retirement. After first being passed over and then seeing Constantine the Great appointed Caesar, Maxentius decided to take matters into his own hands and initiated an uprising. He tried to gain the acceptance of other rulers, but never did. He eventually fell victim to Constantine's army at the famous battle of the Milvian bridge.
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