Maxentius issued a series of commemorative coins in the names of Constantius I, Maximian, and Galerius, c.310-311. Maximian was his father and is called PATRI on the issue. Galerius is SOCERO, in-law (I'm not sure how this fits, he was son-in-law of Diocletian, but I don't think he was a relative of Maxentius). Maxentius's sister Fausta married Constantine and Constantius was Constantine's father. Constantius has two obverse legends, either ADFINI, a relative by marriage, or COGN (COGNAT) a "kinsman". Here is an example of the COGN type with a temple with four columns, surmounted by an eagle. The obverse has head right, veiled: IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO CONSTANTIO COGN AETERNAE MEMORIAE RET mintmark, RIC VI Rome 245, "c.310-311".
wow, great coin!! ... amazing obverse and I'm lovin' the eagle atop the cool temple!! (it's a total winner) I also have quite a sweet winner of Constantius I => Happy New Year!!
That is truly an interesting coin and tidbit of information. Just another coin I need to look for. BTW, great portrait.
Interesting! Didn't know about this series. Love the portrait on that coin too, it seems particularly lifelike.
Should it also be mentioned that there is a Romulus in this series? Personally, I have not seen the one with Filio but it is in RIC.
Yes, Doug, I omitted mentioning the Romulus commemorative with FILIO = son: IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO ROMVLO NV FILIO
