How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 63?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription SMALB. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 63?

RIC VII Alexandria 63 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Alexandria 63

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 63

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

333 AD-335 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.32g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left

Reverse

SMALB

She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars

About This Type

This RIC VII Alexandria 63 is an ae2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.32g, 18mm 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 63?: RIC VII Alexandria 63 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 63.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 63?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription SMALB. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 63?: RIC VII Alexandria 63 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.