RIC VII Alexandria 39 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right Obverse
RIC VII Alexandria 39 Constantine I reverse, Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Alexandria 39
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
325 AD-326 AD
Mint
Alexandreia Egypt
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.2g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG

Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right

Reverse

SALVS REI - PVBLICAE

Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms

About This Type

This RIC VII Alexandria 39 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.2g, 20mm 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 39?
RIC VII Alexandria 39 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 39.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 39?
The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 39?
RIC VII Alexandria 39 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.2g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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