RIC VII Alexandria 34 Constantine I obverse — Head of Constantine I, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Alexandria 34 Constantine I reverse — Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone laye... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Alexandria 34
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
325 AD-326 AD
Mint
Alexandreia Egypt
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.71g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

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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