What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 68?

RIC VII Alexandria 68 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.83g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Alexandria 68

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 68

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD-337 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.83g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C

Bust of Constans, 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 68 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 1.83g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Alexandreia Egypt mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Alexandria 68?: RIC VII Alexandria 68 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 68.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 68?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS 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 68?: RIC VII Alexandria 68 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.83g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.