Constantine II AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Alexandria 46 · 327 AD-328 AD · Alexandreia Egypt · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above
About This Type
This RIC VII Alexandria 46 is an ae2 of Constantine II, issued under Constantine I (327 AD-328 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 3.15g, 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 46?
- RIC VII Alexandria 46 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under Constantine I (327 AD-328 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 46.
- How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 46?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 46?
- RIC VII Alexandria 46 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.15g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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