Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 25

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 25

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

340 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONST-ANS AVG

Bust of Constans II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 25 is an ae3 of Constantius II (340 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard.

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 25?: RIC VIII Alexandria 25 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (340 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 25.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 25?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONST-ANS AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.