How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 17?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 17

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 17

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 17 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 VIII Alexandria 17?: RIC VIII Alexandria 17 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 17.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Portrait type: laureate.