Divus Romulus (son of Maxentius) 16mm. Rome, circa AD 310. DIVO ROMVLO . Rare. Shipped with USPS First Class. Divus Romulus (son of Maxentius) 16mm. Rome, circa AD 310. DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS, bare head to right / AETERNAE MEMORIAE, domed shrine with doors ajar, surmounted by eagle; RQ in exergue. RIC VI 239. 1.75g, 16mm, 6h.Marcus Aurelius)Valerius Romulus(died 309 AD), was the son of EmperorMaxentiusand ofValeria Maximilla, daughter of EmperorGaleriusby his first wife. Through his father, he was also grandson ofMaximianthe Tetrarch, whom he predeceased. Tomb of Romulus along the Via Appia. Valerius bore the titleclarissimus puerin his youth, and laternobilissimusvir. He wasconsulwith his father in 308 and 309; the fact that Maxentius was the only consul for year 310 suggests that Valerius died in 309. He was buried in a tomb along theVia Appia.After death, his status wasraised to Divusand his father dedicated theTemple of Divus Romulusto him along theVia Sacranear theRoman Forum. Also, a series of commemorative coins was issued in his name, showing a domed shrine with one of the doors ajar, and an eagle on top.