How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 64?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription SMALA. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 64?

RIC VII Alexandria 64 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.02g, diameter 16mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Alexandria 64)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 64

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

333 AD-335 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.02g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

4 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

SMALA

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Alexandria 64 is an ae2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.02g, 16mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Alexandria 64?: RIC VII Alexandria 64 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 64.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 64?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription SMALA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 64?: RIC VII Alexandria 64 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.02g, diameter 16mm, die axis 4 h, struck.