What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 59?

RIC VII Alexandria 59 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.47g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Alexandria 59)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 59

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

333 AD-335 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.47g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Alexandria 59 is an ae2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.47g, 17mm 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 59?: RIC VII Alexandria 59 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 59.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 59?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 59?: RIC VII Alexandria 59 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.47g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.