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Maxentius was the last emperor permanently to reside in Rome. He attempted to embellish, restore and improve the ancient capital, carrying out important building works, including the Temple of the Divine Romulus (dedicated to his deceased son), the Basilica of Maxentius, which was completed by Constantine, the villa and the circus of Maxentius.
The scepter is a sphere or orb held on a metallic stand. The grip of the original scepter is thought to be made of "Orichalcum" a mythical gold colored brass or bronze alloy which may have contained zinc.
Dec 4, 2006 · An imperial scepter with a carved flower and a globe, and a number of glass spheres, believed to be a symbolic representation of the Earth, also were discovered.
Rare insignia of Constantine’s foe found. Archaeologists have unearthed what they say are the only existing imperial insignia belonging to Emperor Maxentius — precious objects that were buried ...
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Jan 31, 2007 · ROME -- The lost treasure of Maxentius, the last pre-Christian Roman emperor, has been unearthed by archaeologists. Imperial standards, lances and glass spheres, right, were buried on the Palatine ...
The tip of the Imperial scepter of Roman Emperor Maxentius (306 - 312 AD) topped with a crystal sphere. It was discovered during excavations near the base of the Palatine Hill in 2006.
The imperial sceptre of the Roman Emperor Maxentius (306 - 312 CE) - the only surviving example known. [1400x1400]
