Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 28

Obverse

Classical Numismatic Group, CC-BY-SA-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 28

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

345 AD-347 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

veiled

Obverse

DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG

Head of Constantine I, veiled, right

Reverse

IVST - VENER MEMOR

Aequitas, winged, draped, standing left, holding balance in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 28 is an ae3 of Constantius II (345 AD-347 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, winged, draped, standing left, holding balance in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.

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 28?: RIC VIII Alexandria 28 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (345 AD-347 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 28.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 28?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, veiled, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, winged, draped, standing left, holding balance in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription IVST - VENER MEMOR. Portrait type: veiled.