The ancient processes of hand striking coins led to very pronounced double strikes. You don't need magnification to see the double strike here.
Maxentius Follis Obv:– IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, Laureate Bust right Rev:– AETERNITAS AVG N, Castor and Pollux Minted in Ostia (MOSTP), 1st Officina. Late A.D. 309 – October A.D. 312 Ref:– RIC VI – Ostia 35
Regards, Martin
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