I guess most here are familiar with the CONSERV VRB SVAE legend on coins of Maxentius, characterizing him as protector of the City of Rome and its traditions. Heritage has what may be the ultimate example up for auction. A special issue heavy gold medallion. Not my coin obviously ... way out of my league. Here is an example that is more my speed. I do have this one in my collection: CT members were very helpful in helping me figure out the RBP mint mark. Post your CONSERV VRB SVAE!
What a pity ! A coin featuring She wolf suckling twins that I will not have in my collection. Too bad.... Here's what I can contribute with Q
A humble bronze CONSERV VRB SVAE: Maxentius as Augustus, AD 307-312. Roman billon follis, 6.53 g, 24.6 mm, 10 h. Rome, AD 307-308. Obv: IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, radiate head right. Rev: CONSERV VRB SVAE, Roma seated facing in hexastyle temple, head left, globe in right hand, scepter in left, shield at side behind, Victories as acroteria, wreath on pediment, H left, R S in exergue. Refs: RIC 202a; Cohen 21; RCV 14986.
Maxentius, 306-312 A.D. Type: AE Follis, Rome mint (probably) 308-310 A.D. Obverse: Laureate head of Maxentius right, IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG Reverse: Roma seated facing left, holding orb, in hexastyle temple with peaked roof, wreath in pediment, CONSERV VRB SVAE Reference: RIC 210; Sear 14987
Constantine I ("the Great"): Rome mint, A.D. 307 RIC 196 Obv: CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES Rev: CONSERVATO-RES VRB SVAE - Roma, in hexastyle temple, with globe, shield and scepter R✳Q in exergue 27 mm, 5.8 g.
I got this Constantine I follis from the mint of Ticinum recently. CONSTANTINVS P F AVG // CONSERV-VRB SVAE - S T I think the coin was struck between late AD 307 and 308.
The CONSERV VRB SVAE type was initiated by Maxentius, as seen above. His father, the former emperor Maximian, joined Maxentius and began his "second reign." Maxentius minted for Maximian: 25 mm. 7.35 grams. IMP C MAXIMIANVS PF AVG CONSERV VRB SVAE AQP RIC VI Aquileia 121b "Autumn 307 - c. 309/310" ex Empire auction May 5, 1985, lot 423.
That's a wonderful coin! The Aquileia style generally appears to be a bit better than that of other mints, in my case Ticinium: Maximian (struck under Maxentius), Roman Empire, AE1 ("follis"), 307–308 AD, Ticinum mint. Obv: IMP C MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, head of Maximian, laureate, r. Rev: CONSERV VRB SVAE; Roma seated in hexastyle temple, holding globe and sceptre; in exergue, TT. 27mm, 5.83g. Ref: RIC VI Ticinum 92. And here are two coins CONSERV VRB SUAE coins with different bust and temple types minted for Maxentius himself: Maxentius, Roman Empire, AE1 ("follis"), 307–308 AD, Ticinium mint. Obv: MAXENTIVS P F AVG; bust of Maxentius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: CONSERV VRB SVAE; Roma seated in hexastyle temple, holding globe and sceptre; in exergue, PT. 26mm, 7.06g. Ref: RIC VI Ticinium 95. Maxentius, Roman Empire, AE1 (“follis”), 309–310 AD, Rome mint. Obv: IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG; head of Maxentius, laureate, r. Rev: CONSERV VRB SVAE; Roma seated l. in hexastyle temple, holding globe and sceptre and leaning on shield; in pediment wreath, in exergue, RBT. 25.5mm, 6.27g. Ref: RIC VI Rome 210.
this one is a little rough, but the pediment on the reverse makes up for it. Maxentius A.D. 307- 308 25x28mm 5.3gm IMP MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head right. CONSERV VRB SVAE, Roma seated in hexastyle temple holding globe & sceptre, Jupiter and Hercules flanked by river gods in pediment, Victories as acroteria; H in left field. In ex. RQ RIC VI Rome 205
