How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 26?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, visored with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts Wolf, standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars with the inscription // SMALΔ Punkt.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 26?

RIC VIII Alexandria 26 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.43g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 26

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 26

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

340 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.43g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, visored with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle, left

Reverse

// SMALΔ Punkt

Wolf, standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 26 is an ae3 of Constantius II (340 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Wolf, standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.43g, 15mm diameter.

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.

All Constantius II coins Alexandreia Egypt mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Alexandria 26?: RIC VIII Alexandria 26 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (340 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 26.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 26?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, visored with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts Wolf, standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars with the inscription // SMALΔ Punkt.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 26?: RIC VIII Alexandria 26 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.43g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.