What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 38?

RIC VII Alexandria 38 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.98g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Securitas (RIC VII Alexandria 38)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 38

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

325 AD-326 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.98g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL HELENA - AVGVSTA

Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE

Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Alexandria 38 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.98g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Alexandreia Egypt mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Alexandria 38?: RIC VII Alexandria 38 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 38.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 38?: The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 38?: RIC VII Alexandria 38 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.98g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.