Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Alexandria 67 · 335 AD-337 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Bust of Constantius 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, a standard
About This Type
This RIC VII Alexandria 67 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD-337 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, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.54g, 15mm 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 67?
- RIC VII Alexandria 67 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 67.
- How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 67?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS 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, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 67?
- RIC VII Alexandria 67 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.54g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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