How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 2?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, looking upward. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TIVS / AVG within a wreath with the inscription CONSTAN/TIVS / AVG // ALE. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 2?

RIC VIII Alexandria 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.85g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Alexandria 2

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 2

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.85g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, looking upward

Reverse

CONSTAN/TIVS / AVG // ALE

CONSTAN/TIVS / AVG within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 2 is a siliqua of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TIVS / AVG within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.85g, 21mm diameter.

About the Siliqua

The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.

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 2?: RIC VIII Alexandria 2 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 2.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, looking upward. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TIVS / AVG within a wreath with the inscription CONSTAN/TIVS / AVG // ALE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 2?: RIC VIII Alexandria 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.85g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.