Romulus
Died 309 AD
Romulus was the young son of Maxentius, who died in 309 AD. His father deified Romulus, and the Temple of Romulus was constructed in the Roman Forum next to the Temple of Faustina. The coinage issued in his name (often showing his temple on the reverse) belongs to a series of commemorative folles issued by Maxentius to honor, in addition to Romulus, three other “Divi” with whom Maxentius could claim kinship (Maximian, Constantius I and Galerius).
Maxentius’ purpose in issuing the commemorative coinage during this period was to assert his claim to the throne via his heritage. This became particularly necessary after being declared a criminal by Constantine.
Monetary System
Mints: Rome, Aquileia, Carthage, Ostia, Treveri, Ticinum
Obverse Legends:
DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS C
DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS
IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO ROMVLO N V FILIO
DENOMINATIONS
Æ Follis
Æ ¼ Follis
