Constans AE3, CONSTANS reverse
RIC VIII Alexandria 3 · 337 AD-340 AD · Alexandreia Egypt · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
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Obverse
Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, looking upward
Reverse
CONSTANS / AVG within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VIII Alexandria 3 is an ae3 of Constans, issued under Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts CONSTANS / AVG within a wreath.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Alexandria 3?
- RIC VIII Alexandria 3 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans issued under Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 3.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 3?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, looking upward. The reverse depicts CONSTANS / AVG within a wreath. Portrait type: diademed.
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