What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 31?

RIC VIII Alexandria 31 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 15mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 31

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 31

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

345 AD-347 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.45g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONST-ANS P F AVG

Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

VICT - AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 31 is an ae3 of Constantius II (345 AD-347 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.45g, 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 31?: RIC VIII Alexandria 31 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (345 AD-347 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 31.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 31?: The obverse depicts Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONST-ANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICT - AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 31?: RIC VIII Alexandria 31 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 15mm, die axis 11 h, struck.