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Photo of contemporary reproduction of the Regalia of Maxentius. An orb or sphere on metal and marble base. Height 20 inches, orb approx. 4 inch diameter (100 mm) Base size: metal 6 inch square, marble 4.5 inch square. Price: $350 plus $35 shipping.
Maxentius BI Nummus. Rome, AD 308-310. IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head to right / CONSERV VRB SVAE, Roma seated facing, head to left and holding globe and sceptre, with shield by side, within hexastyle temple bearing Victories as acroteria and with wreath in pediment; RBQ in exergue. RIC VI 210. 5.64g, 25mm, 5h.
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The sceptre, which is topped by a blue orb that represents the earth, was discovered at the end of last year and is believed to have been held by Emperor Maxentius, who ruled for six years until 312AD. Roman sceptre, sceptre believed to be held by Emperor Maxentius.
Maxentius, February 307 - 28 October 312 A.D. Maxentius was the son of Maximianus and a talented soldier. On 28 October 306 A.D., in rebellion against Severus II, the Italians and Praetorian Guard raised Maxentius to the rank of Caesar. He quickly invited his father, who had been forced to abdicate, to resume rule.
Dec 4, 2006 · Emperor Maxentius’ artifacts unearthed . Originally published December 4, 2006 at 12:00 am ... An imperial scepter with a carved flower and a globe, and a number of glass spheres, believed to be ...
Oct 13, 2018 · ancient coin hunter said: ↑. Maxentius was the son of Maximian Herculis and Emperor of Rome between 306 and 312 A.D. when he was defeated by Constantine at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Before the battle Constantine purportedly saw an image of the Chi-Rho in the heavens, so as the story goes he had his soldiers paint the symbol on their ...
Maxentius was the son of Maximianus and he was born circa A.D. 279. He married Maximilla, the daughter of Galerius. Maxentius and Maximilla had a son named Romulus who died in 309. After the abdication of Diocletian and Maximianus, Maxentius expected to become Caesar, but instead he was given the title of Princeps and semi-retired to Rome. In ...
