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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Roman Collector, post: 2967800, member: 75937&quot;]I&#039;m a sucker for a nice architectural type and this one fit the bill.</p><p><br /></p><p>Maxentius assumed power in a rebellion against Severus II, who had removed the tax exemptions enjoyed by residents of the city of Rome. The legend CONSERVATORES VRB SVAE declares Maxentius is the Savior of the City, protecting its customs and privileges. He invited his father, Maximian, who had abdicated, to resume rule. Although declared a public enemy at the Conference of Carnutum, he ruled Italy until at the Battle of Milvian Bridge, when he fell and drowned in the Tiber. His army was defeated by Constantine.</p><p><br /></p><p>Post your Maxentius coins, architectural issues, anything you feel is relevant!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]727569[/ATTACH]</p><p>Maxentius as Augustus, AD 307-312</p><p>Roman billon follis; 6.57 g, 25.7 mm, 10 h</p><p>Rome, AD 307-308</p><p>Obv: IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, radiate head right</p><p>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</p><p>Refs: RIC 202a; Cohen 21; RCV 14986[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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