RIC VII Alexandria 34 — Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Alexandria 34 · 325 AD-326 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above
About This Type
This RIC VII Alexandria 34 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.71g, 19mm diameter.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
About the Alexandreia Egypt Mint
Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Alexandria 34?
- RIC VII Alexandria 34 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 34.
- How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 34?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 34?
- RIC VII Alexandria 34 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.71g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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